J. Glenn Beall
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For his son, also a representative and senator from Maryland, see J. Glenn Beall Jr.
Not to be confused with Texas politician James A. Beall, or California politician James T. Beall.
James Glenn Beall (June 5, 1894 – January 14, 1971) was an American businessman and politician. A member of the Republican Party, he served as a U.S. Representative (1943–1953) and a U.S. Senator (1953–1965) from Maryland.
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J. Glenn Beall | |
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United States Senator from Maryland | |
In office January 3, 1953 – January 3, 1965 | |
Preceded by | Herbert R. O'Conor |
Succeeded by | Joseph Tydings |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 6th district | |
In office January 3, 1943 – January 3, 1953 | |
Preceded by | Katharine Byron |
Succeeded by | DeWitt S. Hyde |
Member of the Maryland Senate | |
In office 1930–1934 | |
Personal details | |
Born | James Glenn Beall (1894-06-05)June 5, 1894 Frostburg, Maryland, U.S. |
Died | January 14, 1971(1971-01-14) (aged 76) Frostburg, Maryland, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Margaret Schwarzenbach |
Children | 3, including Glenn and George |
Alma mater | Gettysburg College |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1918–1919 |
Unit | Ordnance Corps |
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