About James Townsend
Lived 1927 – 2019 (aged 91). James Townsend was an American politician.
Life and career Townsend was born in Haileyville, Oklahoma, the son of Rose Baker and John D. Townsend. He attended Oklahoma Military Academy. He served under General Douglas MacArthur while serving in the military.
After leaving office, Townsend was an unsuccessful candidate for the 4th district of Oklahoma of the United States House of Representatives. In the same year, he went to work for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for two years.
Townsend died in July 2019 at his home, at the age of 91.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Townsend?
American politician in Oklahoma (1927-2019)
When was James Townsend born?
James Townsend was born on 25 November 1927 in Haileyville.
When did James Townsend die?
James Townsend died on 18 July 2019.
What was James Townsend's occupation?
James Townsend was a politician.
What nationality was James Townsend?
James Townsend was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Townsend (Oklahoma politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Townsend. https://biography.guide/james-townsend-politician/
MLA: "James Townsend." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-townsend-politician/.
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