Peden B. McLeod

Peden Brown McLeod (September 3, 1940 – December 30, 2021) was an American politician.

Peden Brown McLeod
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 121st district
In office 1972–1980
Preceded by	Gerald Clarence Smoak
Succeeded by	McKinley Washington Jr.
Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 15th district
In office 1980–1985
Preceded by	William Tindall Howell
Succeeded by	N/A
Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 45th district
In office 1985–1990
Preceded by	N/A
Succeeded by	McKinley Washington
Personal details
Born	(1940-09-03) September 3, 1940 (age 84) Walterboro, South Carolina, United States
Died	December 30, 2021 Walterboro, South Carolina, United States
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Mary
Children	4
Residence(s)	Walterboro, South Carolina, United States
Alma mater	Wofford College
Occupation	Lawyer

Early life, education and military career

McLeod was born in Walterboro, South Carolina serving as a lawyer there.^[1] McLeod graduated from the Asheville Academy in Asheville, North Carolina. He then graduated from Wofford College in 1962. McLeod served in the United States Army from 1962 to 1964 and was commissioned a captain. In 1967, McLeod graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law.

Political career

McLeod served on Walterboro City Council from 1970 to 1972. He was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives, serving from 1972 to 1980. He then served in the South Carolina Senate from 1980 to 1990. McLeod was a member of the Democratic Party.

Death

McLeod died at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro, South Carolina.^{[2] [3]}

Legacy

In 1998 McLeod was awarded the Order of the Palmetto by Governor David Beasley, and The Peden McLeod Library on the Salkehatchie campus of the University of South Carolina, was dedicated to him.^[4] A Colleton County bridge is also named in his honor.^[5]