James D. Hagood
James Davis Hagood (November 4, 1889 – December 30, 1972) was a Virginia physician and Democratic member of the Senate of Virginia. Allied with the Byrd Organization, Hagood represented a district centered around Halifax County part-time for three decades. For the last six years and in the absence of Virginia's Lieutenant Governors, Hagood led the Virginia senate as its President pro tempore.
James D. Hagood | |
|---|---|
| President pro tempore of the Virginia Senate | |
| In office January 12, 1966 – January 11, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Charles T. Moses |
| Succeeded by | Edward E. Willey Sr. |
| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 4th district | |
| In office January 14, 1942 – January 11, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | William M. Tuck |
| Succeeded by | Leslie D. Campbell Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 4, 1889 La Crosse, Mecklenburg County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | December 30, 1972 (aged 83) South Boston, Halifax County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Eleanor Bustard, Wirt Carrington Jordan |
| Education | Medical College of Virginia |
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