Alton Asa Lennon
Former U.S. senator
Alton Asa Lennon was an American Democratic politician who represented North Carolina in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. He first served as an interim appointment to the Senate from 1953 to 1954, unsuccessfully sought re-election,... Wikipedia
Born: August 17, 1906, Wilmington, NC
Died: December 28, 1986 (age 80 years), Wilmington, NC
Spouse: Karine Welch (m. 1933)
Party: Democratic Party
Previous offices: Representative (1957–1973), Senator (1953–1954), and Member of the North Carolina State Senate (1947–1951)
Education: Wake Forest University