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
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 25th district
In office
January 8, 1964  January 12, 1966
Preceded byEdward O. McCue Jr.
Succeeded byJohn Galleher
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 26th district
In office
January 28, 1959  January 8, 1964
Preceded byBenjamin T. Pitts
Succeeded byJohn Alexander
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Fluvanna, Goochland, and Louisa
In office
January 14, 1948  January 28, 1959
Preceded byHenry S. Johnson
Succeeded byMatt G. Anderson
Personal details
Born
Harold Hidmore Purcell

(1920-02-07)February 7, 1920
Louisa, Virginia, U.S.
DiedJuly 14, 2007(2007-07-14) (aged 87)
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)
Virginia Omohundro
(m. 1942)
Alma materUniversity of Virginia
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1942–1945
RankCaptain
Battles/warsWorld War II

References

  1. Slayton, Jeremy (July 17, 2007). "Former state legislator Harold Purcell dies". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
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