James B. Murray
James B. Murray | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 24th district | |
| In office January 13, 1982 – January 12, 1983 Serving with Mitchell Van Yahres | |
| Preceded by | Wayne O'Bryan |
| Succeeded by | Vance Wilkins |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 26th district | |
| In office January 9, 1974 – January 13, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Van Clief |
| Succeeded by | Lew Parker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Brady Murray July 4, 1920 Allenhurst, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | January 2, 2015 (aged 94) Earlysville, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jean Brundred |
| Alma mater | Georgetown University Yale University |
| Nickname | Jim Murray |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
James Brady Murray (July 4, 1920 – January 2, 2015) was an American businessman and politician who served in the Virginia House of Delegates.[1]
Early life
[edit]Murray was born in Allenhurst, Monmouth, New Jersey.[2] His parents were Marie and Thomas E Murray Jr.[2] He attended Yale University, graduating in 1943.[3] He also served in the Navy in World War II.[3]
Politics
[edit]He was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates for the 26th district, serving from 1974 to 1982. Then, he represented the 24th district from 1982 to 1983.
He ran for reelection in the 58th district in 1982, but lost to George Allen by 25 votes out of nearly 14,000 cast.[4]
Personal
[edit]He married Jean Brundred.[2] He was a farmer and conservationist in Virginia.[3] He died at his home in Earlysville, Virginia in 2015.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Murray, James Brady". The Daily Progress. January 4, 2015. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
- ^ a b c "James Brady Murray". Family Search. Retrieved 2022-03-12.
- ^ a b c d "James B. Murray '43E | Obituaries | Yale Alumni Magazine". yalealumnimagazine.com. Retrieved 2022-03-12.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - VA State House 058 Race - Nov 02, 1982".
External links
[edit]- James B. Murray at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
