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Harold Hidmore Purcell
Member From: 1948 - November 22, 1958
- Birth Date: February 7, 1920 Birth Place:Louisa, Virginia
- Death Date: July 14, 2007
- Gender: Male Race: Caucasian
- Spouse: Virginia Omohundro
- Children: Harold and Charles
- Religion: Christian
- Education: Louisa High School Augusta Military Academy University of Virginia (LL.B.)
- Military Service: World War II (Captain in Infantry)
- Occupation/Profession: Attorney
- Memberships/Affiliations: Christian Church Masons Sigma Phi Epsilon Theta Delta Phi Scottish Rite Shrine Ruritan Veteran of Foreign Wars American Legion
- Other Notable Service and/or Elected Offices: Senate of Virginia (January 28, 1959-65)
| Session | District | District Number | Party | Leadership | Committees |
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| 1948 | Counties of Fluvanna, Goochland and Louisa | Democrat | Asylums and Prisons Manufactures and Mechanic Arts Roads and Internal Navigation Schools and Colleges |
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| 1950 | Counties of Fluvanna, Goochland and Louisa | Democrat | Education Manufactures and Mechanic Arts Public Institutions Roads and Internal Navigation |
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| 1952 | Counties of Fluvanna, Goochland, and Louisa | Democrat | Education Manufactures and Mechanic Arts Public Institutions Roads and Internal Navigation |
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| 1954-1955 | Counties of Fluvanna, Goochland and Louisa | Democrat | Education Manufactures and Mechanic Arts Public Institutions Roads and Internal Navigation |
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| 1955 | Counties of Fluvanna, Goochland and Louisa | Democrat | Education Manufactures and Mechanic Arts Public Institutions Roads and Internal Navigation |
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| 1956 | Counties of Fluvanna, Goochland and Louisa | Democrat | Public Institutions (Chair) Counties Cities and Towns Education Manufactures and Mechanic Arts Roads and Internal Navigation |
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| 1958-1959 | Counties of Fluvanna, Goochland and Louisa | Democrat | Public Institutions (Chair) Counties Cities and Towns Education Law Reform and Racial Activities Manufactures and Mechanic Arts Roads and Internal Navigation |
*The information within this interactive and searchable application has been researched extensively by the House Clerk’s Office. As with any historical records of this age and breadth, there may be discrepancies and/or inconsistencies within records obtained from a variety of credible sources. Any feedback is encouraged at history@house.virginia.gov.