J. Marshall Hanger
American politician
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James Marshall Hanger (November 12, 1833 – August 26, 1912) was a Virginia politician. He represented Augusta County in the Virginia House of Delegates, and served as that body's Speaker from 1871 until 1877.[1] He was elected over C. P. Ramsdell.[2]
Preceded byZephaniah Turner Jr.
Succeeded byHenry C. Allen
Preceded byGeorge Baylor
Succeeded byEdward Echols
J. Marshall Hanger | |
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Portrait of Hanger, 1874 | |
| 31st Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
| In office December 6, 1871 – December 5, 1877 | |
| Preceded by | Zephaniah Turner Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Henry C. Allen |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Augusta and Staunton City | |
| In office October 5, 1869 – December 5, 1883 | |
| Preceded by | George Baylor |
| Succeeded by | Edward Echols |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Marshall Hanger November 12, 1833 Waynesboro, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | August 26, 1912 (aged 78) Staunton, Virginia, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic Conservative |
| University of Virginia | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Cavalry Corps, Army of Northern Virginia |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
In 1881 Isaac C. Fowler was elected speaker over him.[3]
The Hanger family established itself in Augusta County in 1750 with Peter Hanger's arrival from Pennsylvania.[4]
