George B. Keezell
George Bernard Keezell (July 20, 1854 – June 22, 1931) was an American Democratic politician who served as a member of the Virginia Senate and Virginia House of Delegates, representing his native Rockingham County.[1][2] He initially ran for state senate in 1883, losing to Republican Joseph B. Webb, however he successfully challenged the results of the election and was seated in January 1884. He also represented Rockingham County at the Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1902.
George B. Keezell | |
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| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Rockingham and Harrisonburg | |
| In office January 11, 1922 – January 8, 1930 | |
| Preceded by | William H. Ruebush |
| Succeeded by | Jacob R. Breneman |
| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 8th district | |
| In office December 4, 1895 – January 10, 1912 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas K. Harnsberger |
| Succeeded by | John Paul, Jr. |
| In office January 4, 1884 – December 8, 1887 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph B. Webb |
| Succeeded by | John Acker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Bernard Keezell July 20, 1854 Rockingham, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | June 22, 1931 (aged 76) Rockingham, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Kate Hannah Belle Catherine Hannah |
References
- Swem, Earl G. (1918). Register of the General Assembly of Virginia, 1776–1918. Richmond: Virginia State Library. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
- Dodson, E. Griffith (1939). The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia, 1919-1939: Register. Richmond: Virginia State Library. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
External links
- George B. Keezell at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
- George B. Keezell at Find a Grave
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