Madison Marye

Madison Marye
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 39th district
In office
January 8, 1992 – August 1, 2002
Preceded byWilliam C. Wampler, Jr.
Succeeded byJay O'Brien
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 37th district
In office
December 4, 1973 – January 8, 1992
Preceded byJohn N. Dalton
Succeeded byWarren E. Barry
Personal details
Born
Madison Ellis Marye

(1925-12-03)December 3, 1925
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
DiedFebruary 23, 2016(2016-02-23) (aged 90)
Shawsville, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseCharlotte Urbas
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1944–1965
RankMajor
Battles/warsWorld War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
Awards Bronze Star Medal
Commendation Medal

Madison Ellis Marye (December 3, 1925 – February 23, 2016) was an American farmer and politician.

Born in Richmond, Virginia, Marye served in the United States Army during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.[1][2] He was a farmer and raised beef cattle in Shawsville, Virginia. Marye served in the Senate of Virginia, from 1973 to 2002, representing parts of southwest Virginia. He was a Democrat.[3][4][2]

  1. ^ Glenn, Justin (2014). The Washingtons: A Family History. Vol. 6. El Dorado Hills: Savas Beatie. p. 405. ISBN 9781940669311. OCLC 900727777. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
  2. ^ a b Gangloff, Mike (February 24, 2016). "Folksy principles guided late state Sen. Madison Marye". The Roanoke Times. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
  3. ^ "Marye quitting legislature this summer after 29 years". Richmond Times-Dispatch. July 2, 2002. Archived from the original on July 4, 2002. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
  4. ^ Dashiell, Joe (February 24, 2016). "Former State Senator Madison Marye dies at the age of 90". WDBJ. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016.