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James McIlhany Thomson
Member From: 1956 - 1977
- Birth Date: August 9, 1924 Birth Place:New Orleans, Louisiana
- Death Date: July 24, 2001
- Gender: Male Race: Caucasian
- Spouse: Sarah Jennings Thomson (div.)
- Children: Teresa and Sally
- Religion: Episcopalian
- Education: St. James Episcopal School, MD Virginia Military Institute (B.A., 1947) University of Virginia (LL.B., 1950)
- Military Service: USMC (World War II, 1943-46)
- Occupation/Profession: Attorney
- Memberships/Affiliations: Episcopal Church Civitans American Legion Forty & Eight Fraternal Order of Eagles Independent Order of Odd Fellows Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Virginia State Chamber of Commerce Young Democrats (former president, 1953-55) Alexandria Bar Association Virginia Bar Association American Bar Association Sons of American Revolution Sons of Confederate Veterans VALC (1968ó) Virginia Code Commission (1960-68; chairman, 1964-68)
- Awards: Distinguished Service Award, Junior Chamber of Commerce (1955)
| Session | District | District Number | Party | Leadership | Committees |
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| 1956 | City of Alexandria | Democrat | Immigration Nominations and Confirmations Officers and Offices at the Capitol Privileges and Elections |
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| 1958-1959 | City of Alexandria | Democrat | Claims Courts of Justice Law Reform and Racial Activities Nominations and Confirmations Privileges and Elections |
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| 1959 | City of Alexandria | Democrat | Claims Courts of Justice Law Reform and Racial Activities Nominations and Confirmations Privileges and Elections |
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| 1960 | City of Alexandria | Democrat | Appropriations Courts of Justice Privileges and Elections Retrenchment and Economy |
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| 1962-1963 | City of Alexandria | 5 | Democrat | Appropriations Courts of Justice Privileges and Elections Retrenchment and Economy |
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| 1963 | City of Alexandria | 5 | Democrat | Appropriations Courts of Justice Privileges and Elections Retrenchment and Economy |
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| 1964-1965 | City of Alexandria | 5 | Democrat | Appropriations Courts of Justice Privileges and Elections Retrenchment and Economy |
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| 1965 | City of Alexandria | 5 | Democrat | Appropriations Courts of Justice Privileges and Elections Retrenchment and Economy |
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| 1966 | City of Alexandria | 5 | Democrat | Retrenchment and Economy (Chair) Appropriations Courts of Justice Privileges and Elections |
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| 1968-1969 | City of Alexandria | 5 | Democrat | Majority Floor Leader | Privileges and Elections (Chair) Appropriations |
| 1969 | City of Alexandria | 5 | Democrat | Majority Floor Leader | Privileges and Elections (Chair) Appropriations |
| 1970-1971 | City of Alexandria | 5 | Democrat | Majority Floor Leader | Privileges and Elections (Chair) Appropriations Rules |
| 1972-1973 | City of Alexandria | 21 | Democrat | Majority Floor Leader | Privileges and Elections (Chair) Appropriations Rules |
| 1974-1975 | City of Alexandria | 21 | Democrat | Majority Floor Leader | Privileges and Elections (Chair) Appropriations Rules |
| 1976-1977 | City of Alexandria | 21 | Democrat | Majority Floor Leader | Privileges and Elections (Chair) Appropriations Rules |
*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.