M. Patton Echols
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Marion Patton "Pat" Echols Jr. (October 1, 1925 – July 26, 2012) was an attorney in northern Virginia who served briefly as the only Republican to represent Arlington County in the Virginia Senate. He was also an unsuccessful candidate for Attorney General of Virginia in 1973.
Quick Facts Member of the Virginia Senate from the 9th district, Preceded by ...
M. Patton Echols Jr. | |
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Member of the Virginia Senate from the 9th district | |
In office 1969–1971 | |
Preceded by | Charles R. Fenwick |
Succeeded by | Clive L. DuVal II |
Personal details | |
Born | (1925-10-01)October 1, 1925 Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. |
Died | July 26, 2012(2012-07-26) (aged 86) Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. |
Resting place | University of Virginia Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic (until 1963) Republican (1963–2012) |
Spouses | Susanne Stokes (m. 1956)Beth McLaren (m. 2005) |
Children | 4 |
Alma mater | University of Virginia |
Profession | Attorney |
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