J. William Hornsby

John William Hornsby, Jr. (September 15, 1927 – September 14, 2007) was the mayor of Newport News, Virginia from July 1, 1970 to June 30, 1974. His term saw the rise of Jessie Rattley's voice as a leader in the local African-American community that would lead to her serving as mayor twelve years later.^[1]

Notes

^ Heinatz, Stephanie (2007-09-15). "Hornsby, former mayor of Newport News, dies". Daily Press (Newport News, Virginia). http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-168692250.html. Retrieved 2009-03-15.

Preceded by Donald M. Hyatt	Mayor of Newport News 1970–1974	Succeeded by Harry E. Atkinson

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Name	Hornsby, John William, Jr.
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Date of birth	September 15, 1927
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Date of death	September 14, 2007
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