James M. Thomson (Virginia politician)
James McIlhany Thomson (August 9, 1924 – July 24, 2001) was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates representing Alexandria from 1956 to 1977. A member of the Byrd Organization, Thomson became the Virginia House Democratic floor leader, a position which he held until 1977.
James M. Thomson | |
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| 9th Virginia Commissioner of Insurance | |
| In office December 1, 1981 – December 31, 1986 | |
| Preceded by | James W. Newman Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Steven T. Foster |
| Majority Leader of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
| In office January 10, 1968 – January 11, 1978 | |
| Preceded by | John Warren Cooke |
| Succeeded by | A. L. Philpott |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 5th district | |
| In office January 1955 – January 11, 1978 | |
| Preceded by | Armistead L. Boothe |
| Succeeded by | Gary Myers |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James McIlhany Thomson August 9, 1924 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | July 24, 2001 (aged 76) Berryville, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Relations | Harry F. Byrd Jr. (brother-in-law) |
| Alma mater | Virginia Military Institute (B.A.) University of Virginia (LL.B.) |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1943–1946 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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