J. Marion Smith

James Marion Smith (October 26, 1880 – May 30, 1953) was an American farmer, newspaper editor, and politician who served in both houses of the Virginia General Assembly. A Republican, he was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 1947 and reelected in 1949. In 1951, he challenged longtime incumbent Lloyd M. Robinette for the 16th district seat in the Virginia Senate. Robinette's name remained on the ballot despite his suicide days before the general election. Smith won by a narrow margin and served until his death.[1]

J. Marion Smith
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 16th district
In office
January 9, 1952  May 30, 1953
Preceded byLloyd M. Robinette
Succeeded byGlen M. Williams
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Lee County
In office
January 14, 1948  January 9, 1952
Preceded byA. P. Hamblen
Succeeded byWalter B. Greene
Personal details
Born
James Marion Smith

(1880-10-26)October 26, 1880
Lee County, Virginia, U.S.
DiedMay 30, 1953(1953-05-30) (aged 72)
Pennington Gap, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Hannah Gilbert Farley
Ida Mae Nelms

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