James H. Gray Sr.
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James Harrison Gray Sr. (May 17, 1916 ā September 19, 1986) was a Georgia politician and Democratic chairman. He was the founder of Gray Communications Systems, Inc., the editor and publisher of The Albany Herald and the mayor of Albany, Georgia.
This article is about the Georgia politician and businessman. For the Canadian journalist, historian, and author, see James H. Gray. For other uses, see James Gray (disambiguation).
Quick Facts Mayor of Albany, Georgia, Preceded by ...
James H. Gray Sr. | |
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Mayor of Albany, Georgia | |
In office January 2, 1974 ā September 19, 1986 | |
Preceded by | Motie Wiggins |
Succeeded by | Wm. Larry Bays[1] |
Personal details | |
Born | James Harrison Gray (1916-05-17)May 17, 1916 Westfield, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | September 19, 1986(1986-09-19) (aged 70) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Cleair Ranger |
Children | James H. Gray Jr. Geoffrey Gray Constance Greene |
Alma mater | Dartmouth College University of Heidelberg |
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