Background
McSween, Harold Barnett was born on July 19, 1926 in Alexandria, Louisiana, United States. Son of John Howard and Velma Estelle (Barnett) McSween.
McSween, Harold Barnett was born on July 19, 1926 in Alexandria, Louisiana, United States. Son of John Howard and Velma Estelle (Barnett) McSween.
Juris Doctor, Louisiana State University, 1950.
Partner area law firm, Alexandria, 1950-1975; member from Louisiana, United States House Representatives, 1959-1963; member commission on agriculture, United States House Representatives. United States delegate Food and Agriculture Organization (of the United Nations), United Nations, Rome, 1962. Candidate for presidential elector from 8thLa. district, 1964.
Volunteer Russell B. Long for United States Senate campaign, 1948. Local chairman Congressman Hale Boggs for Governor Louisiana campaign, 1952. Congressional district chairman New Orleans Mayor deLesseps S. Morrison for Governor Louisiana campaign, 1956.
Member local school board Alexandria, 1955-1956. Member from 8th district Louisiana State Board Education, 1957-1958. Chairman United Giver's campaign, 1956, Heart Fund drive, 1955, Easter Seal campaign, 1955.
Trustee Rapides Parish Library. Member board stewards First Methodist Church, 1951-1965, chairman every-member canvass, 1955-1956. Advisor in financial stewardship Louisiana Conference of the Methodist Church, 1956-1957, lecturer on stewardship.
With United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946, PTO. Member Louisiana State Bar Association, Louisiana State University National "L" Club (life).
Married Sally Foster, December 21, 1948. Children: John Charles, Robert Douglas, Elizabeth, Sally Foster.