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Biographical Information

Born: November 20, 1917
Birth Place: North Wilkesboro, NC
Home City: Sophia, WV
Family: Wife: Erma Ora James, 2 children.
Religion: Baptist

Educational Experience:

J.D., American University, 1963;
B.A., Marshall University, 1994.

Professional Experience (Includes Military Experience):

Public Official;
Lawyer.

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Political Experience:

West Virginia House of Delegates 1947-51;
West Virginia Senate 1951-53;
U.S. House 1953-59.

Date First Elected to the Senate: November 4, 1958