Joseph W. Byrns Jr.
American attorney and politician (1903-1973) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Joseph Wellington Byrns Jr. (August 15, 1903 – March 8, 1973) was an American attorney and one-term U.S. Representative from Tennessee.
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Joseph Wellington Byrns Jr. | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 5th district | |
In office January 3, 1939 – January 3, 1941 | |
Preceded by | Richard Merrill Atkinson |
Succeeded by | Percy Priest |
Personal details | |
Born | Joseph Wellington Byrns Jr. August 15, 1903 (1903-08-15) Davidson County, Tennessee, U.S. |
Died | March 8, 1973 (1973-03-09) (aged 69) Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Cornelia Park Lillie (Warmack) Adams |
Alma mater | Vanderbilt University |
Profession | Attorney |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1942–1945 |
Rank | Captain |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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