James M. Thomson (Virginia politician)
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James McIlhany Thomson (August 9, 1924 – July 24, 2001) was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates representing Alexandria from 1956 to 1977. A member of the Byrd Organization, Thomson became the Virginia House Democratic floor leader, a position which he held until 1977.
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James M. Thomson | |
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9th Virginia Commissioner of Insurance | |
In office December 1, 1981 – December 31, 1986 | |
Preceded by | James W. Newman Jr. |
Succeeded by | Steven T. Foster |
Majority Leader of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
In office January 10, 1968 – January 11, 1978 | |
Preceded by | John Warren Cooke |
Succeeded by | A. L. Philpott |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 5th district | |
In office January 1955 – January 11, 1978 | |
Preceded by | Armistead L. Boothe |
Succeeded by | Gary Myers |
Personal details | |
Born | James McIlhany Thomson (1924-08-09)August 9, 1924 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
Died | July 24, 2001(2001-07-24) (aged 76) Berryville, Virginia, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Relations | Harry F. Byrd Jr. (brother-in-law) |
Alma mater | Virginia Military Institute (B.A.) University of Virginia (LL.B.) |
Profession | Lawyer |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1943–1946 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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