J. Marshall Hanger
James Marshall Hanger (November 12, 1833 – August 26, 1912) was a Virginia politician. He represented Augusta County in the Virginia House of Delegates, and served as that body's Speaker from 1871 until 1877. He was elected over C. P. Ramsdell.
J. Marshall Hanger | |
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Hanger in 1874 | |
| 31st Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
| In office December 6, 1871 – December 5, 1877 | |
| Preceded by | Zephaniah Turner Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Henry C. Allen |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Augusta and Staunton City | |
| In office October 5, 1869 – December 5, 1883 | |
| Preceded by | George Baylor |
| Succeeded by | Edward Echols |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Marshall Hanger November 12, 1833 Waynesboro, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | August 26, 1912 (aged 78) Staunton, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic Conservative |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
In 1881 Isaac C. Fowler was elected speaker over him.
The Hanger family established itself in Augusta County in 1750 with Peter Hanger's arrival from Pennsylvania.
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