About Vernon McCoy
Lived 1908 – 1988 (aged 80). Vernon McCoy was an American politician.
James Vernon McCoy (August 23, 1908 – November 4, 1988) was an American politician who served in both houses of the West Virginia Legislature. A Republican, Governor Cecil H. Underwood appointed him to the state senate after Brad Sayre's resignation in January 1957. He lost reelection to a full term to Paul R. Moore in 1958.
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Who was Vernon McCoy?
American politician
When was Vernon McCoy born?
Vernon McCoy was born on 23 August 1908 in Ripley.
When did Vernon McCoy die?
Vernon McCoy died on 4 November 1988 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, West Virginia.
What was Vernon McCoy's occupation?
Vernon McCoy was a politician.
What nationality was Vernon McCoy?
Vernon McCoy was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Vernon McCoy. https://biography.guide/vernon-mccoy/
MLA: "Vernon McCoy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/vernon-mccoy/.
Chicago: "Vernon McCoy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/vernon-mccoy/.
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