Education
Lennon was a Senator and a Representative from North Carolina. Born in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, August 17, 1906. Son of Rosser Yates Lennon and Minnie (High) Lennon.
Attended the public schools.
Graduated from Wake Forest College in 1929. Studied law; admitted to the bar in 1929 and began practice in Wilmington, North Carolina
Married, October 12, 1933, to Karine Welch. Served as judge, New Hanover County Recorder’s Court 1934–1942.
Member, State senate 1947–1951.
Appointed on July 10, 1953, as a Democrat to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Willis Smith and served from July 10, 1953, to November 28, 1954. Was an unsuccessful candidate for the nomination in 1954 to fill the vacancy. Resumed law practice.
Elected as a Democrat to the 85th Congress.
Reelected to the seven succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1957 – January 3, 1973). Was not a candidate for reelection in 1972.
Was a resident of Wilmington, North Carolina, until his death there December 28, 1986. Interment in Oakdale Cemetery.