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Senator James Harold Nesmith View All Years

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Compiled Historical Information
Date of Death: 3/10/1992
Birth Place: Moline, Illinois
Party Affiliation: Republican
Assemblies Served:
Senate: 54 (1951) - 55 (1953)
Home County: Jasper
James Harold Nesmith
Jasper County
Kellogg Republican 20th Senatorial District Jasper County. Born March 20, 1903, a resident of Jasper County for the past 46 years. Received his education in the public schools and became associated in business with his father for a few years. Later he became a manufacturer's representative and except for 38 months spent in the Naval services during World War II has remained in this work for the past 23 years. Married in 1924 and has two daughters. Served 4 terms as a member of the city council; one term as a member of Independent school board; vice chairman of Christian church board; Masonic lodge; Izaak Walton; V.F.W.; American Legion.
Senate District 29
Committees
54th GA (1951)
Legislation Sponsored
54th GA (1951)