Harold H. Purcell
Harold Hidmore Purcell (February 7, 1920 – July 14, 2007) was an American lawyer and politician who served in the Virginia House of Delegates and Virginia Senate. He was first elected to the state senate in a special election following Benjamin T. Pitt's resignation due to ill health.[1]
Harold H. Purcell | |
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| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 25th district | |
| In office January 8, 1964 – January 12, 1966 | |
| Preceded by | Edward O. McCue Jr. |
| Succeeded by | John Galleher |
| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 26th district | |
| In office January 28, 1959 – January 8, 1964 | |
| Preceded by | Benjamin T. Pitts |
| Succeeded by | John Alexander |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Fluvanna, Goochland, and Louisa | |
| In office January 14, 1948 – January 28, 1959 | |
| Preceded by | Henry S. Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Matt G. Anderson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Harold Hidmore Purcell February 7, 1920 Louisa, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | July 14, 2007 (aged 87) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Virginia Omohundro (m. 1942) |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
References
- Slayton, Jeremy (July 17, 2007). "Former state legislator Harold Purcell dies". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
External links
- Harold H. Purcell at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
- Harold H. Purcell at Find a Grave
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