Thomas G. Burch
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Thomas Granville Burch (July 3, 1869 – March 20, 1951) was an American farmer, tobacco manufacturer, and politician from Martinsville, Virginia. He represented Virginia in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1931 until 1946. In 1946 he served as a U.S. Senator after Carter Glass died in office until a successor was elected.
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Thomas Granville Burch | |
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United States Senator from Virginia | |
In office May 31, 1946 – November 5, 1946 | |
Appointed by | William M. Tuck |
Preceded by | Carter Glass |
Succeeded by | A. Willis Robertson |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 5th district | |
In office March 4, 1931 – May 31, 1946 At-large: March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1935 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Whitehead |
Succeeded by | Thomas B. Stanley |
Personal details | |
Born | (1869-07-03)July 3, 1869 Henry County, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | March 20, 1951(1951-03-20) (aged 81) Martinsville, Virginia, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
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