FitzGerald Bemiss
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FitzGerald Bemiss, also known as Gerry Bemiss, (October 2, 1922 – February 7, 2011) was an American businessman and philanthropist who also served in the Virginia General Assembly, representing the City of Richmond, Virginia, in first the House of Delegates, and later the Senate.[1]
Quick Facts Member of the Virginia Senate from the Richmond district, Preceded by ...
FitzGerald Bemiss | |
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Member of the Virginia Senate from the Richmond district | |
In office January 12, 1960 – January 1967 | |
Preceded by | Eugene B. Sydnor Jr. |
Succeeded by | J. Sargeant Reynolds |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Richmond district | |
In office November 30, 1955 – January 1960 | |
Preceded by | Eugene B. Sydnor Jr. |
Succeeded by | T. Coleman Andrews Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | October 2, 1922 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | February 7, 2011 (2011-02-08) (aged 88) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
Resting place | Hollywood Cemetery (Richmond, Virginia) |
Political party | Democratic Republican |
Spouse | Margaret Reid Page |
Children | 1 son, 1 daughter |
Relatives | Robert Williams Daniel, uncle, Robert Daniel, cousin |
Residence | Richmond |
Education | St. Christopher's School Woodberry Forest School University of Virginia |
Occupation | Politician, businessman, philanthropist |
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