James A. Morrow Jr.

James Anthony Morrow Jr. (September 22, 1923 - September 11, 1990) was an American attorney, cattle farmer, and Democratic politician. He was a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1952 to 1988.

James A. Morrow Jr.
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives
from the 60th district
In office
January 1952  January 1988
Personal details
Born(1923-09-22)September 22, 1923
Clovis, New Mexico
DiedSeptember 11, 1990(1990-09-11) (aged 66)
Brandon, Mississippi
Political partyDemocratic
ParentJames A. Morrow Sr. (father)

Biography

James Anthony Morrow Jr. was born on September 22, 1923, in Clovis, New Mexico.[1] His father, James A. Morrow Sr., was a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1936 to 1944.[2][3] Morrow Jr. graduated from Brandon High School and the Jackson School of Law.[1] He served in the Merchant Marines and U. S. Navy in World War II.[3] Morrow first became a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives in 1952.[3] He served continuously until 1988, having decided not to run for re-election in 1987.[3] He died on September 11, 1990, in Brandon, Mississippi.[3]

References

  1. Mississippi. Legislature (1980-01-01). "Hand book : biographical data of members of Senate and House, personnel of standing committees [1980]". Mississippi Legislature Hand Books.
  2. Mississippi. Legislature (1940-01-01). "Hand book : biographical data of members of Senate and House, personnel of standing committees [1940]". Mississippi Legislature Hand Books.
  3. "Obituary for James A. Morrow (Aged 85)". Clarion-Ledger. 1990-09-12. p. 14. Retrieved 2021-06-14.


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