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James McDowell Jr

Member From: 1830 - 1838

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  • Birth Date: 1795 Birth Place:
  • Gender: Male Race: Caucasian
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  • Other Notable Service and/or Elected Offices: Governor of Virginia: 1842-1845
    U.S. House of Representatives: 1845-1850
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Session District District Number Party Leadership Committees
1830-1831 Rockbridge Democrat Militia Laws
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1831-1832 Rockbridge Democrat Roads and Internal Navigation (Chair)
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1832-1833 Rockbridge Democrat Roads and Internal Navigation (Chair)
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1833-1834 Rockbridge Democrat Roads and Internal Navigation (Chair)
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1834-1835 Rockbridge Democrat Roads and Internal Navigation (Chair)
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1838 Rockbridge Schools and Colleges (Chair)

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