Trey Gowdy Bio, Wife, Son, Family, Net worth, Height, Religion

May 2024 · 4 minute read

Trey Gowdy is a renowned American lawyer and politician. The Republican party member represented South Carolina’s 4th congressional district in the US House of Representatives for eight years (January 2011 – January 2019) before retiring from politics. During this time he chaired several important committees that conducted some high-level investigations. One of these was the Benghazi House Committee investigating the 2012 attack on the American embassy in Benghazi, Libya. The attack cost the then American Ambassador to Libya, Christopher Stevens, his life. The ensuing investigation, led by Gowdy, uncovered a number of revelations, including Hilary Clinton’s use of a private email server. Learn more about Trey Gowdy here,

Trey Gowdy Bio

The congressman was born Harold Watson Gowdy III on August 22, 1964 in Greenville, South Carolina. His mother’s name is Novalene while his father’s name is Harold Watson Gowdy Jr. He has three sisters; Laura, Caroline and Elizabeth.

Trey Gowdy grew up in Spartanburg and attended Spartanburg High School. He graduated in 1982 and headed Baylor University in Waco, Texas, where he majored in history. He graduated from Baylor in 1986 and then enrolled at the University of South Carolina Law School, where he received his Juris Doctor in 1989.

After leaving school, Gowdy went to work as a clerk for a South Carolina Circuit Court of Appeals judge and then for another judge for the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina. These internships helped him gain useful experience that prompted him to enter private practice. Gowdy was in private practice for three years with a prominent law firm called Nelson Mullins Riley and Scarborough.

In 1994, Trey Gowdy made his first foray into public service when he was appointed federal prosecutor. He spent six years in the office tracking several wanted criminals. In 2001, Gowdy was elected to the South Carolina 7th Circuit Attorney. There he continued his impressive history as a prosecutor and held the post until 2010. A year earlier he had volunteered for the House of Representatives and had to overcome strong resistance, especially in the primary elections, in order to be able to emerge victorious in 2010. He served four years in office, each two-year term before deciding in 2018 not to seek re-election. He announced that he was done with politics and would be returning to private law practice.

Family – wife, son

The congressman is happily married to Terri Gowdy (née Dillard). Mrs. Gowdy is a former beauty pageant contestant who now works as an elementary school teacher. The two reportedly met during a church youth event in the town of Spartanburg. They tied the knot in 1989 and have two children. A son named Watson born in 1983 and a daughter named Abigail born in 1998.

Watson Gowdy is a graduate of Clemson University. He later worked as a law enforcement officer, where his family was frequently threatened and required around-the-clock security.

Wealth (income and earnings)

In 2015, Ted Gowdy’s net worth is said to be $167,000. His current net worth is still under scrutiny, although it’s well documented that he earns an annual salary of $174,000 as a member of Congress.

It’s not really surprising that the congressman isn’t that rich. This is because he has spent a long time in public service and public service is not really profitable. There are other members of Congress who are very wealthy but first made their living in the private sector before going into politics. Note that Gowdy also has several debts including a mortgage and approximately $150,000 in student loans.

Height

Trey Gowdy’s exact height is not public knowledge, and neither is his weight. A mere look at the congressman’s frame, however, reveals that he’s not lacking in the height department, as he boasts a tall, lean build.

religion

Trey Gowdy is a devout Christian. He was raised a Baptist and has remained so to this day. He first gave his life to God as a child but recommitted when he was 21. At that point he had completed his first study visit and did not know what to do with his life. According to him, by divine inspiration, he decided to study law.

Gowdy remains a committed Christian to this day, and regularly attends fellowships and Bible studies. The congressman believes that faith should not be separated from public life. rather, faith should influence public life. Despite this, he does not believe in forcing his religious beliefs on others. He believes people should be free to practice any religion they like, including no religion at all.

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