About B. O. James
Lived 1852 – 1956 (aged 103–104). B. O. James was an American politician.
Benjamin Oliver James (June 4, 1852 – April 26, 1927) was an American Democratic politician who served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates and as Secretary of the Commonwealth of Virginia under 6 governors.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was B. O. James?
American politician
When was B. O. James born?
B. O. James was born on 4 June 1852 in Goochland County.
When did B. O. James die?
B. O. James died in 1956 in Richmond, Virginia, Virginia.
What was B. O. James's occupation?
B. O. James was a politician.
What nationality was B. O. James?
B. O. James was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). B. O. James. https://biography.guide/b-o-james/
MLA: "B. O. James." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/b-o-james/.
Chicago: "B. O. James." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/b-o-james/.
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