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R. Thurmond Chatham
American politician (1896–-1957) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Richard Thurmond Chatham (August 16, 1896 – February 5, 1957), who usually went by Thurmond Chatham, was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, an industrialist and philanthropist. He represented North Carolina from 1949 to 1957.
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Richard Thurmond Chatham | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 5th district | |
In office January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1957 | |
Preceded by | John Hamlin Folger |
Succeeded by | Ralph James Scott |
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Born | (1896-08-16)August 16, 1896 Elkin, North Carolina |
Died | February 5, 1957(1957-02-05) (aged 60) Durham, North Carolina |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Lucy Hodgin Hanes, Patricia Firestone |
Children | 3 |
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