Othniel Wienges

Othniel Henry Wienges, Jr.
BornDecember 27, 1924
Calhoun County, South Carolina, U.S.
DiedApril 2, 2013
St. Matthews, South Carolina, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of South Carolina
Occupation(s)Thoroughbred horse breeder, politician
Known for13-time South Carolina Breeder of the Year; member of the South Carolina House of Representatives (1962–1972)
SpouseCarolyn "Callie" Phillips
Children2

Othniel Henry Wienges, Jr. (December 27, 1924 – April 2, 2013) was an American Thoroughbred horse breeder and politician in South Carolina. He won numerous state and industry honors in breeding. After establishing prominence in the industry, Wienges entered politics, being elected as a Democrat to the state House of Representatives in 1962 and serving several terms until 1972.

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