George W. Grayson
| George W. Grayson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 51st district | |
| In office 1973–1981 | |
| Preceded by | Russell M. Carneal (District 21) |
| Succeeded by | Vivian E. Watts |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 97th district | |
| In office 1983–2001 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Bloxom (46th district) |
| Succeeded by | Ryan McDougle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Wallace Grayson, Jr. July 23, 1938 |
| Died | March 4, 2015 (aged 76) |
| Political party | Democratic |
George Wallace Grayson, Jr. (July 23, 1938 – March 4, 2015) was an American politician from Virginia who represented District 51 from 1973 to 1981, then District 97 from 1983 to 2001.[1][2] Grayson ran his first campaign in 1971 and lost to Russell M. Carneal,[3] but defeated him in the 1973 elections. Grayson obtained a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a master's and doctorate from Johns Hopkins University and a law degree from the College of William & Mary,[4] where he taught from 1968 to 2012.[1] Grayson also wrote books and monographs about Mexico, Latin America, and international affairs.[5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Robertson, Ellen (March 5, 2015). "George W. Grayson Jr., longtime delegate, William and Mary professor, dies at 76". Richmond Times Dispatch. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
- ↑ Connolly, Gregory (March 4, 2015). "Former Historic Triangle Delegate George Grayson Dies at 76". Williamsburg Yorktown Daily. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
- ↑ "Doctor campaigns as "Muskie Democrat"". The Lowell Sun (Newspapers.com). March 7, 1971. p. 11. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
- ↑ Thames, Amanda (March 6, 2015). "Remembering George Wallace Grayson Jr., 76, made lasting impression on Historic Triangle voters, students". Williamsburg Yorktown Daily. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
- ↑ Center on Immigration Studies-George W. Grayson
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