B. G. James (politician)
Basil Gordon James (August 9, 1894 – November 11, 1961) was the mayor of Newport News, Virginia from 1936 to 1940.[1] He was married to Grace Dickenson.[2] He was born in Beulahville, Virginia.[3] He died in Newport News in 1961. His wife died in 1989.
B. G. James | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Newport News | |
| In office 1936–1940 | |
| Preceded by | Richard W. West |
| Succeeded by | T. Parker Host, Sr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 9, 1894 Beulahville, Virginia, United States |
| Died | November 11, 1961 (aged 67) Newport News, Virginia, United States |
References
- "Nn Mayors". Daily Press. 25 June 1996. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
- "Archives: the Daily Press - OBITUARIES". pqarchiver.com.
- "United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942". familysearch.org.
| Preceded by Richard W. West |
Mayor of Newport News 1936–1940 |
Succeeded by T. Parker Host, Sr. |
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