About Bernard B. Semmes
Born 1864. Bernard B. Semmes was an American politician and lawyer.
Bernard Brockenbrough Semmes (1864-1917) was a Virginia lawyer and the mayor of Newport News, Virginia from September 1, 1912 to September 1, 1916.
Biography Semmes was born in Lexington, Virginia on September 22, 1864. He graduated from the Virginia Military Institute and obtained a law degree from Washington and Lee University School of Law. He served one term as mayor of Newport News, Virginia, before dying in Newport News in 1917.
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Who was Bernard B. Semmes?
American mayor
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Bernard B. Semmes was born on 22 September 1864 in Lexington.
When did Bernard B. Semmes die?
Bernard B. Semmes died in Newport News.
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Bernard B. Semmes was a politician and lawyer.
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Bernard B. Semmes was American.
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