Paul Taliaferro

Paul Anthony Taliaferro (August 30, 1934 – February 1, 2013) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 31st district of the Oklahoma Senate.^[3][4]

Paul Taliaferro
Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 31st district
In office 1976–1991
Preceded by	Jim Taliaferro
Succeeded by	Sam Helton[1]
Personal details
Born	Paul Anthony Taliaferro (1934-08-30)August 30, 1934 Lawton, Oklahoma, U. S.
Died	February 1, 2013(2013-02-01) (aged 78) Lawton, Oklahoma, U. S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Eleanor Elaine Eberhart ​ ​ (m. 1953)​ [2]

Life and career

Taliaferro was born in Lawton, Oklahoma, the son of Alice Margaret Howard and James Thomas Taliaferro. He attended Central High School.^[2]

Taliafero served in the Oklahoma Senate from 1976 to 1991, representing the 31st district.^[3] He lost his seat as a result when he was found guilty of bank fraud by a federal jury.^[5]

Death

Taliaferro died on February 1, 2013 at his home in Lawton, Oklahoma, at the age of 78.^[2] He was buried in Letitia Cemetery.^[6]

References

1. "Lawton Officer Wins Senate Seat In Special Election". The Daily Oklahoman. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. January 29, 1992. p. 1. Retrieved November 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
2. "Paul Anthony Taliaferro". Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
3. "All Members Of The Oklahoma Senate" (PDF). Oklahoma Legislature. December 6, 2018. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
4. "State Executive Directory", University of Michigan, Carroll Publishing Company, p. 507, July 1992
5. Godfrey, Ed (November 16, 1991). "Lawton Senator Convicted of Fraud 10-Year Term Possible". The Oklahoman. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
6. "Paul Anthony Taliaferro". The Duncan Banner. Retrieved January 25, 2025.