J. Emmett Gleason
| "J Emmett" Gleason (D) | ||
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 Mayor Gleason, c. 1942 |
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Councilman
Charlottesville City Council |
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| Electoral District | At-large | |
| Term Start | September 1, 1944 | |
| Term End | August 31, 1948 | |
| Preceded by | J. Emmett Gleason (D) | |
| Succeeded by | Strother F. Hamm (D) | |
President (mayor)
Charlottesville City Council |
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| Electoral District | Elected by and from council | |
| Term Start | September 1, 1942 | |
| Term End | August 31, 1944 | |
| Preceded by | W. Dan Haden (D) | |
| Succeeded by | Roscoe S. Adams (D) | |
Councilman
Charlottesville City Council |
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| Electoral District | At-large | |
| Term Start | September 1, 1940 | |
| Term End | August 31, 1944 | |
| Preceded by | J. Emmett Gleason (D) | |
| Succeeded by | J. Emmett Gleason (D) | |
Vice-president (vice-mayor)
Charlottesville City Council |
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| Electoral District | Elected by and from council | |
| Term Start | September 1, 1938 | |
| Term End | August 31, 1940 | |
| Preceded by | George T. Huff (D) | |
| Succeeded by | George T. Huff (D) | |
Councilman
Charlottesville City Council |
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| Electoral District | At-large | |
| Term Start | September 1, 1936 | |
| Term End | August 31, 1940 | |
| Preceded by | Shelton S. Fife (D) | |
| Succeeded by | J. Emmett Gleason (D) | |
Biographical Information
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| Date of birth | July 25, 1891 | |
| Date of death | December 12, 1977 (aged 86) Charlottesville, Virginia | |
| Spouse | Helen S. (b. July 25, 1891) | |
| Children | James "Jim" Emmett (1915-1978); Nancy L (ca. 1924- ), David H (ca. 1927- ) | |
| Residence | 521 North First Street | |
| Profession | Retail Grocery Merchant (self-Employed) | |
James Emmett Gleason (1891-1977) was a prominent figure in local politics serving on the Charlottesville city council for twelve years. He was elected mayor for the 1942-1944 term and later served eight years on the city library board.
"J. Emmett" was a former member of the Charlottesville City Council [1] He served at least one term as mayor. He was a member of Council in 1918. [2]
Gleason had originally stated he would seek another term in 1948 but changed his mind. [3]
Gleason voted in June 1948 to appoint James E. Bowen as city manager. [4]
Gleason was a self-Employed Retail Grocery Merchant. Son of Henry M. Gleason, for years one of the city's leading businessmen.
Gleason was on the entertainment planning committee for the visit of President Franklin Roosevelt to Charlottesville when he gave a 4th of July broadcast address from “Monticello” the home of Thomas Jefferson.
Gleason was one of the original board members for Charlottesville Businessman's Association which formed in October 1952. [5]
He lived at 521 North First Street. The two-story brick building, built in about 1859, is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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References
- ↑ Print: Change in Election Meets Disapproval, , Daily Progress, Lindsay family January 5, 1960, Page .
- ↑ Web. To Resurface Macadam Roads, Commoon Council Votes Sum of $5,000, Staff Reports, Daily Progress Digitized Microfilm, Lindsay family, July 12, 1918, retrieved July 12, 2016 from University of Virginia Library.
- ↑ Web. Over 2,000 Expected to Vote in Tuesday's Council Primary, Staff Reports, Daily Progress Digitized Microfilm, Lindsay family, April 5, 1948, retrieved December 24, 2016 from University of Virginia Library. Print. April 5, 1948 page 11.
- ↑ Web. Bowen is Named Acting Manager by City Council, Staff Reports, Daily Progress Digitized Microfilm, Lindsay family, June 1, 1948, retrieved October 14, 2017 from University of Virginia Library. Print. June 1, 1948 page 1.
- ↑ Web. Businessmen Prepare Attack on Parking, Traffic Problems, Daily Progress Digitized Microfilm, Lindsay family, October 28, 1952, retrieved October 27, 2022. Print. October 28, 1952 page 1.