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Herbert Fielding (Herbert Ulysses Gaillard Fielding) was born on 6 July, 1923 in Charleston, South Carolina, is an American politician. Discover Herbert Fielding's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 92 years old?
| Popular As |
Herbert Ulysses Gaillard Fielding |
| Occupation |
Funeral director |
| Age |
92 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
6 July 1923 |
| Birthday |
6 July |
| Birthplace |
Charleston, South Carolina |
| Date of death |
10 August, 2015 |
| Died Place |
Charleston, South Carolina |
| Nationality |
United States
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Herbert Fielding Height, Weight & Measurements
At 92 years old, Herbert Fielding height not available right now. We will update Herbert Fielding's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Herbert Fielding's Wife?
His wife is Thelma Erenne Stent
| Family |
| Parents |
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| Wife |
Thelma Erenne Stent |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Julius P. L. II, Herbert Stent, and Frederick Augustus |
Herbert Fielding Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Herbert Fielding worth at the age of 92 years old? Herbert Fielding’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from United States. We have estimated Herbert Fielding's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
Founded in 1912 by Fielding’s father, Fielding Home for Funeral Services was the largest African American-owned and operated funeral home in the state of South Carolina.
Herbert Ulysses Gaillard Fielding (July 6, 1923 – August 10, 2015) was an American politician who became the first African-American elected as a Democrat to the South Carolina General Assembly.
Herbert Ulysses Fielding was the son of Julius and Sadie Fielding.
Fielding served in the United States Army during World War II prior to attending and receiving his B.S. degree from West Virginia State College in 1948.
In 1952, Fielding took charge of the day-to-day operations of the family funeral home business, becoming President and CEO of Fielding Home for Funeral Services.
Fielding became involved in the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s.
He often paid for the bail of civil rights activists, picketers and demonstrators.
Fielding encouraged African Americans to vote and mobilized them to memorize the constitution in order to gain voting rights.
Fielding's political papers from that era are housed at the College of Charleston.
Fielding was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives in 1970, becoming the first of three African Americans (including James Felder and I. S. Levy Johnson) to be elected to the South Carolina Legislature since Reconstruction.
Fielding served for three years, then returned to the South Carolina House in 1983.
In 1985, Fielding was elected to the South Carolina Senate, where he served until 1992.
In 1990, he became the chairperson of the South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus.
See 1992 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina
See 1992 United States House of Representatives elections
See South Carolina's 6th congressional district
Fielding was one of five men running to be the first Black person elected to Congress from South Carolina since George W. Murray during Reconstruction.
In the 1992 Democratic Primary for the 6th Congressional district were Fielding, John Roy Harper II, Jim Clyburn, State Senator Frank Gilbert, and Dr. Kenneth Mosely, an educator.
Fielding died on August 10, 2015.
