James B. 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]

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 byWayne O'Bryan
Succeeded byVance Wilkins
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 26th district
In office
January 9, 1974 – January 13, 1982
Preceded byDaniel Van Clief
Succeeded byLew Parker
Personal details
Born
James Brady Murray

(1920-07-04)July 4, 1920
Allenhurst, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedJanuary 2, 2015(2015-01-02) (aged 94)
Earlysville, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJean Brundred
Alma materGeorgetown University
Yale University
NicknameJim Murray
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy
Battles/warsWorld War II

Early life

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

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.[2] He was a farmer and conservationist in Virginia.[3] He died at his home in Earlysville, Virginia in 2015.[3]

References
  1. "Murray, James Brady". The Daily Progress. January 4, 2015. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  2. "James Brady Murray". Family Search. Retrieved 2022-03-12.
  3. "James B. Murray '43E | Obituaries | Yale Alumni Magazine". yalealumnimagazine.com. Retrieved 2022-03-12.
  4. "Our Campaigns - VA State House 058 Race - Nov 02, 1982".
  • James B. Murray at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
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