B. D. Schwartz
Benjamin David Schwartz (1909 – July 11 2001),[1] also known as B. D. Schwartz, was a businessman and politician in North Carolina. He served as Mayor of Wilmington in the 1970s[2] and served in the North Carolina House of Representatives and North Carolina Senate. He moved to the United States from Poland with his family when he was four years old.[2][3]
B. D. Schwartz | |
|---|---|
| Member of the North Carolina Senate | |
| In office 1978–1980 | |
| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives | |
| In office 1972–1978 | |
| Mayor of Wilmington | |
| In office 1970s | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1909 |
| Died | July 11 2001 (age 91 - 92) |
Schwartz served in the state house from 1972–1978 and in the state senate from 1978–1980. Schwartz Hall at UNC Wilmington is named for him. His brother Bill served on Wilmington's city council and as mayor.[2][3]
References
- Schreiner, Mark. "Ex-Wilmington mayor remembered". Wilmington Star-News. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
- Berg, Steve (1972-04-02). "Wilmington's 'Accidental Mayor'". The News and Observer. p. 57. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
- "ISJL - North Carolina Wilmington Encyclopedia". Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
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