Background
Ashmore, Robert Thomas was born on February 22, 1904 in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. Son of John Thomas and Lena (Smith) Ashmore.
Ashmore, Robert Thomas was born on February 22, 1904 in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. Son of John Thomas and Lena (Smith) Ashmore.
Graduate, Furman University, 1927.
Practiced in, Greenville, South Carolina., from 1928; prosecuting attorney, Greenville County Court, 1930-1952; member, 83d-90th congresses from 4th South Carolina. District, Washington, 1953-1968; private practice,, Greenville, from 1969.
Chairman South Carolina. Appalachian Council Govts., 1970-1972, member Executive Committee, from 1970. Officer United States Army, 1942-1946, colonel United States Army Reserve retired.
Member of the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce (past vice president), South Carolina. Junior Chamber of Commerce (organizer, 1st president), Greenville Junior Chamber of Commerce (past board directors, vice president, president), Reserve Officers Association, American Legion (commander Greenville 1972), Woodmen of World, Greenville Exch. Club (past president), Men's Garden Club (past president), Elks.
Married Willie Vance Linthicum. 1 child, Nancy Vance.