J. Maynard Magruder
| J. Maynard Magruder | |
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| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Arlington district |
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In office 1944–1956 |
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| Preceded by | n/a |
| Succeeded by | William L. Winston |
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| Born | February 9, 1900 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | May 9, 1969 Norfolk, Virginia |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth St. John, Dolores |
| Alma mater | Georgetown University Law School |
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| Allegiance |
 United States
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| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Unit | 121th Engineering |
| Battles/wars | First World War |
James Maynard Magruder (February 9, 1900 – May 9, 1969) was a real estate and insurance executive, as well as an attorney who served as a Democratic member of the Virginia House of Delegates representing Arlington County from 1944 to 1956.
Magruder was born in Washington, D.C. on February 9, 1900. Educated in the Washington D.C. public schools, Magruder graduated from the Business High School in 1918. He then entered Dowd's Army and Navy prep school in his hometown, then served in the U.S. Army during World War I. Magruder later served in the District National Guard and was commissioned a first lieutenant in the 121st Engineers, where he served until 1934. Magruder attended the University of Maryland, and later the Georgetown University Law School. He married Elizabeth Rita St. John, and after her death Dolores, who survived him.
In 1925, Magruder moved to Arlington, Virginia and became involved in the real estate and insurance business through his own company. He was active in the Arlington County Democratic Committee and served as its chairman. He also became president of his local Lyon Village Civic Association and was that group's delegate to the Arlington Civic Federation. Magruder was also active in the local Chamber of Commerce (serving on its board of directors, and in 1963 on its national affairs committee), Lions Club, and in the Knights of Columbus. He was chairman of the county Ration Board and of the Arlington County Utilities Commission, as well as a director of the Shirlington Trust Company.
In 1943 Magruder became a candidate for the Virginia General Assembly as growing Arlington received an additional delegate after the 1940 census. He was re-elected to the part-time position five additional times, and eventually served as chairman of the House Counties, Cities and Towns committee, as well as on the federal relations, interstate cooperation, House expenses and banking and insurance committees. During his first term, Magruder served alongside fellow Byrd Organization loyalist Charles R. Fenwick, and after Fenwick's elevation to the state senate, for several terms alongside Republican George Damm (who declined to seek re-election in 1953).
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