Burr Harrison
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Burr Powell Harrison (July 2, 1904 – December 29, 1973) was a Virginia lawyer, judge and Democratic politician who was a member of the Byrd Organization and served as U.S. Congressman representing Virginia's 7th congressional district (as had his father).
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Burr Harrison | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 7th district | |
In office November 5, 1946 – January 3, 1963 | |
Preceded by | A. Willis Robertson |
Succeeded by | John O. Marsh, Jr. |
Member of the Virginia Senate from the 25th district | |
In office January 10, 1940 – 1943 | |
Preceded by | T. Russell Cather |
Succeeded by | Burgess E. Nelson |
Personal details | |
Born | July 2, 1904 Winchester, Virginia |
Died | December 29, 1973(1973-12-29) (aged 69) Winchester, Virginia |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Hampden-Sydney College University of Virginia Georgetown University |
Occupation | attorney, judge, politician |
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