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Ryan DeGraffenried Sr. was born to William and Mary DeGraffenried. He attended the University of Alabama, where he earned a degree in political science. After college, he served in the United States Army during World War II. After the war, DeGraffenried returned to Alabama and began a career in politics. He was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in 1954 and served until 1966. He was then elected to the Alabama Senate, where he served until 1978. In 1978, DeGraffenried was elected to the United States House of Representatives, where he served until his retirement in 1992. During his time in Congress, he was a member of the House Appropriations Committee and the House Budget Committee. DeGraffenried was also active in his local community. He served on the board of directors of the Tuscaloosa County Chamber of Commerce and was a member of the Tuscaloosa Rotary Club. DeGraffenried is married to the former Mary Ann Smith and has two children. He currently resides in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Popular As William Ryan deGraffenried
Occupation Attorney, politician
Age 41 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 15 April 1925
Birthday 15 April
Birthplace Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S.
Date of death (1966-02-10)
Died Place Fort Payne, Alabama, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Who Is Ryan DeGraffenried Sr.'s Wife?

His wife is Margaret Nell Maxwell (m. 1945)

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Children 3, including Ryan Jr.

Ryan DeGraffenried Sr. Net Worth

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1966

In 1966, DeGraffenried ran again as a moderate, supporting racial integration. He sought to succeed the Dixiecrat-style Wallace, who was prohibited by the constitution from running for a second term. Wallace offered his wife, Lurleen Wallace, as a surrogate candidate for governor instead. One day after qualifying for the gubernatorial race, DeGraffenried died in a plane crash while campaigning in northeast Alabama near Fort Payne. Mrs. Wallace won the nomination and gubernatorial election.

1962

DeGraffenried ran for Governor of Alabama on two occasions (1962 and 1966). On his first attempt, he was defeated in the Democratic primary runoff by George Wallace, who was later elected Governor.

1950

His son, Ryan DeGraffenried Jr. (1950–2006), became a notable Alabama politician. He served as State Senator, Senate president pro tempore and Lieutenant Governor of Alabama under Jim Folsom Jr. (1993–1995).

1945

DeGraffenried married Margaret Nell Maxwell in July 1945.

1925

William Ryan DeGraffenried Sr. (April 15, 1925 – February 10, 1966) was an American attorney and politician from Alabama.