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Percy Priest
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This article is about the U.S. Congressman. For the reservoir named for him, see Percy Priest Lake.
James Percy Priest (April 1, 1900 – October 12, 1956) was an American teacher, journalist and politician who represented Tennessee in the United States House of Representatives from 1941 until his death.
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House Majority Whip | |
In office January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1953 | |
Leader | Sam Rayburn |
Preceded by | John W. McCormack |
Succeeded by | John W. McCormack |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee | |
In office January 3, 1941 – October 12, 1956 | |
Preceded by | Jo Byrns Jr. |
Succeeded by | J. Carlton Loser |
Constituency | 5th district (1941–1943) 6th district (1943–1953) 5th district (1953–1956) |
Personal details | |
Born | James Percy Priest (1900-04-01)April 1, 1900 Carters Creek, Maury County, Tennessee, U.S. |
Died | October 12, 1956(1956-10-12) (aged 56) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
Political party | Independent Democrat (1940) Democratic (from 1941) |
Spouse |
Mildred Webster Noland
(m. 1947) |
Children | 1 |
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Alma mater | State Teachers' College Peabody College University of Tennessee |
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