James B. Murray Explained

James B. Murray
State Delegate1:Virginia
District1:24th
Alongside1:Mitchell Van Yahres
Term Start1:January 13, 1982
Term End1:January 12, 1983
Preceded1:Wayne O'Bryan
Succeeded1:Vance Wilkins
State Delegate2:Virginia
District2:26th
Term Start2:January 9, 1974
Term End2:January 13, 1982
Preceded2:Daniel Van Clief
Succeeded2:Lew Parker
Party:Democratic
Birth Name:James Brady Murray
Birth Date:4 July 1920
Birth Place:Allenhurst, New Jersey, U.S.
Death Place:Earlysville, Virginia, U.S.
Spouse:Jean Brundred
Alma Mater:Georgetown University
Yale University
Allegiance: United States
Branch:United States Navy
Battles:World War II
Nickname:Jim Murray

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

Murray was born in Allenhurst, Monmouth, New Jersey.[2] His parents were Marie and Thomas E Murray Jr. He attended Yale University, graduating in 1943.[3] He also served in the Navy in World War II.

Politics

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

He married Jean Brundred. He was a farmer and conservationist in Virginia. He died at his home in Earlysville, Virginia in 2015.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Murray, James Brady. The Daily Progress. January 4, 2015. June 1, 2020.
  2. Web site: James Brady Murray . 2022-03-12 . Family Search.
  3. Web site: James B. Murray ’43E Obituaries Yale Alumni Magazine . 2022-03-12 . yalealumnimagazine.com . en.
  4. Web site: Our Campaigns - VA State House 058 Race - Nov 02, 1982.