James Eubert Holshouser Jr. was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 68th Governor of North Carolina from 1973 to 1977. He was the first Republican candidate to be elected as governor of the state since 1896. Wikipedia
Born: October 8, 1934, Boone, NC
Died: June 17, 2013 (age 78 years), Pinehurst, NC
Previous offices: Governor of North Carolina (1973–1977), North Carolina State Representative (1969–1973), and North Carolina State Representative (1963–1967)
Education: Davidson College and University of North Carolina School of Law
Spouse: Patricia Hollingsworth (m. 1961)
Party: Republican Party
Nationality: American