George C. Peery
U.S. Congressperson
1873 – 1952
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Who was George C. Peery?
George Campbell Peery was an American Democratic politician, and was the 52nd Governor of Virginia from 1934-1938. He was the first governor to be selected, at least partially, by the soon to be very powerful "Byrd Organization", led by Senator Harry F. Byrd, Sr.
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- Born
- Oct 28, 1873
Cedar Bluff - Also known as
- George Peery
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- Washington and Lee University
- Emory and Henry College
- Died
- Oct 14, 1952
Richlands
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on July 23, 2013
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