Albert Sheffield Nettles, known as Bert Nettles (born May 6, 1936), is an American lawyer and politician in Alabama. He represented Mobile County, Alabama in the Alabama House of Representatives from 1969 to 1974, and was one of the first Republicans to serve in that body since Reconstruction.[1]
Albert Sheffield "Bert" Nettles | |
|---|---|
| Alabama State Representative from Mobile County | |
| In office 1969–1974 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 6, 1936 Monroeville, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Elizabeth D. Nettles |
| Children | Mary Katherine Nettles Willis Jane Elizabeth Nettles Nagle |
| Parent(s) | George Lee and Blanche Sheffield Nettles |
| Residence(s) | Current: Birmingham, Alabama Formerly: Mobile, Alabama |
| Alma mater | University of Alabama University of Alabama School of Law |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
In 1972, Nettles ran for the U.S. Senate in the Republican primary, but lost in third place to Winston Blount.
Nettles received an undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama in 1958, and a law degree from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1960.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Roster: House of Representatives (Beginning January 1922)". legislature.state.al.us. Archived from the original on August 9, 2013. Retrieved May 29, 2014.
- ^ "Bert S. Nettles: Biographical Information". handarendall.com. Retrieved May 27, 2014.
External links
edit- "Oral History Interview with Bert Nettles, July 13, 1974". docsouth.unc.edu. Retrieved May 27, 2014.
- "Bert Nettles Offers Most in Senate Race". Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved May 27, 2014.
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