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Claude Vince Swanson

Member From: 1976 - Sp. 1981

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  • Birth Date: January 30, 1917 Birth Place:Glen Alum, WV
  • Death Date: November 3, 2005
  • Gender: Male Race: Caucasian
  • Spouse: Dolly Swanson
  • Children: three sons and two daughters
  • Religion: Methodist
  • Education: Virginia Polytechnic Institute (B.S.) Michigan State University (M.A.)
  • Military Service: USA (1942-46)
  • Occupation/Profession: President (Galveston Mills, Inc.)
  • Memberships/Affiliations: Methodist Church American Legion (former state commander) Anderson Masonic Lodge (former master) Acca Shrine Temple Gretna Lions (former president) Gretna PTA (former president) Cedars Country Club (former president)
  • Other Notable Service and/or Elected Offices: Virginia Governor (1906 - 1910)
Session District District Number Party Leadership Committees
1976-1977 Counties of Patrick, Henry, and Pittsylvania; City of Martinsville 13 Democrat Agriculture
General Laws
Labor and Commerce
1978 Counties of Henry, Patrick, and Pittsylvania; City of Martinsville 13 Democrat Agriculture
General Laws
Labor and Commerce
Roads and Internal Navigation
1979 Counties of Henry, Patrick, and Pittsylvania; City of Martinsville 13 Democrat Agriculture
General Laws
Labor and Commerce
Roads and Internal Navigation
1980 Counties of Patrick, Henry, and Pittsylvania; City of Martinsville 13 Democrat General Laws
Labor and Commerce
Privileges and Elections
Roads and Internal Navigation
1981 Counties of Patrick, Henry, and Pittsylvania; City of Martinsville 13 Democrat General Laws
Labor and Commerce
Privileges and Elections
Roads and Internal Navigation

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