About James L. Shaver
Lived 1902 – 1985 (aged 83). James L. Shaver was an American politician, lawyer, lieutenant governor and jurist.
James Levesque "Bex" Shaver (May 17, 1902 – August 1, 1985) was the ninth lieutenant governor of Arkansas from 1943 to 1947, serving as the second lieutenant governor of Governor Homer Martin Adkins, and the first lieutenant governor of Governor Benjamin Travis Laney. He also served in the Arkansas House of Representatives and Arkansas Senate.
Early life James Levesque Shaver was born in Vanndale, Arkansas. His brother mispronounced his middle name as "Bex" and it became his nicknames. Newspapers misspelled the nickname as "Beck".
Shaver graduated from public schools in Wynne. He was elected to the Arkansas Senate, representing Cross and Woodruff counties, in 1931, 1935, and 1937. They had one son and one daughter, James L. Jr. and Winnie.
Awards Shaver received the Arkansas Bar Association's outstanding lawyer-citizen award in 1971.
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Who was James L. Shaver?
American politician (1902–1985)
When was James L. Shaver born?
James L. Shaver was born on 17 May 1902 in Arkansas.
When did James L. Shaver die?
James L. Shaver died on 1 August 1985 in Arkansas.
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James L. Shaver was a politician, lawyer, lieutenant governor and jurist.
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James L. Shaver was American.
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