Benjamin Oliver James (June 4, 1852 – April 26, 1927) was an American Democratic politician who served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates and as Secretary of the Commonwealth of Virginia under 6 governors.[1]
B. O. James | |
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| Secretary of the Commonwealth of Virginia | |
| In office October 22, 1909 – April 26, 1927 | |
| Governor | Claude A. Swanson William Hodges Mann Henry C. Stuart Westmoreland Davis E. Lee Trinkle Harry F. Byrd |
| Preceded by | David Q. Eggleston |
| Succeeded by | Martin A. Hutchinson |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Goochland County | |
| In office December 2, 1891 – December 6, 1893 | |
| Preceded by | John H. Vanmater |
| Succeeded by | William B. W. Brooking |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Benjamin Oliver James June 4, 1852 Goochland, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | April 26, 1927 (aged 74) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary Evelyn Kean |
| Alma mater | Hampden–Sydney College Washington and Lee University |
References edit
- ^ "Col. B. O. James Dies Suddenly". Richmond Times-Dispatch. April 27, 1927. p. 1. Retrieved June 29, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
External links edit
- B. O. James at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
- B. O. James at Find a Grave
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