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James Adam Bear

Member From: 1946 - 1947

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  • Birth Date: March 25, 1881 Birth Place:Rockingham County, Virginia
  • Death Date: September 4, 1956
  • Gender: Male Race: Caucasian
  • Spouse: Elise Sheppard
  • Children: Rose and James "Jim" Jr.
  • Religion: Presbyterian
  • Education: Roanoke County High School Roanoke College University of Virginia (B.A., Law)
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  • Occupation/Profession: Attorney
  • Memberships/Affiliations: Presbyterian Church
  • Other Notable Service and/or Elected Offices: Roanoke Mayor June - August 1938
Session District District Number Party Leadership Committees
1924 City of Roanoke Democrat Claims
Insurance and Banking
Public Property
Roads and Internal Navigation
1926-1927 City of Roanoke Democrat Claims
Insurance and Banking
Public Property
Roads and Internal Navigation
1927 Ex. City of Roanoke Democrat Claims
Insurance and Banking
Public Property
Roads and Internal Navigation
1928 City of Roanoke Democrat Public Property (Chair)
Claims
Insurance and Banking
Roads and Internal Navigation
1930 City of Roanoke Democrat Insurance and Banking (Chair)
Appropriations
Public Property
Roads and Internal Navigation
1946-1947 City of Roanoke Democrat Finance
Manufactures and Mechanic Arts
Officers and Offices at the Capitol
Roads and Internal Navigation
1947 City of Roanoke Democrat Finance
Manufactures and Mechanic Arts
Officers and Offices at the Capitol
Roads and Internal Navigation

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