Background
III, Robert Byrd Jordan, was born on October 11, 1932 in Mount Gilead, North Carolina, United States. Son of Robert Byrd Junior and Irene (Pritchett) J.
III, Robert Byrd Jordan, was born on October 11, 1932 in Mount Gilead, North Carolina, United States. Son of Robert Byrd Junior and Irene (Pritchett) J.
Bachelor of Science in Forestry, North Carolina State University, 1954.
Engaged in lumber business. Member North Carolina Senate, Raleigh, 1976-1984. Lieutenant governor State of North Carolina, 1985-1989.
Active United Methodist Church, Mount Gilead, North Carolina, 1970-1972. Member Bishop's Committee Higher Education, 1974. Served as 1st lieutenant Army of the United States, 1955-1956.
Member National Association Indiana Lumbermen (board directors), Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (past president), North Carolina Forestry Foundation (board directors) Lodges: Masons, Lions.
Married Sarah Cole, June 21, 1958. Children– Betsy Lynn, Robert Byrd, Janie Cole.