Thomas G. Burch

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Thomas Granville Burch
Thomas Granville Burch

Thomas Granville Burch (July 3, 1869March 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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Political offices
Preceded by
Joseph Whitehead
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 5th congressional district

March 4, 1931 - March 3, 1933
Succeeded by
Thomas G. Burch
Preceded by
None
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's At-large congressional district

March 4, 1933 - January 3, 1935
Succeeded by
None
Preceded by
Thomas G. Burch
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 5th congressional district

January 3, 1935 - May 31, 1946
Succeeded by
Thomas B. Stanley
Preceded by
E. Carter Glass
United States Senator (Class 2) from Virginia
May 31, 1946 - November 5, 1946
Served alongside: Harry F. Byrd
Succeeded by
A. Willis Robertson