A. James Manchin
A. James Manchin | |
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Official portrait, c. 1983 | |
| 21st West Virginia State Treasurer | |
| In office January 14, 1985 – July 9, 1989 | |
| Governor | Arch A. Moore Jr. |
| Preceded by | Larrie Bailey |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Loehr |
| 25th West Virginia Secretary of State | |
| In office January 17, 1977 – January 14, 1985 | |
| Governor | Jay Rockefeller |
| Preceded by | James R. McCartney |
| Succeeded by | Ken Hechler |
| Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates | |
| In office December 1, 1998 – November 3, 2003 Serving with
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| Preceded by | Nick Fantasia |
| Succeeded by | Tim Manchin |
| Constituency | 43rd district |
| In office December 1, 1948 – December 1, 1950 Serving with Fred Doringer & Clarence Hall | |
| Preceded by | Francis R. Stewart |
| Succeeded by | George W. May |
| Constituency | Marion County |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Antonio James Manchin April 7, 1927 |
| Died | November 3, 2003 (aged 76) Fairmont, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Stella Machel Petros |
| Children | 3, including Mark |
| Education | West Virginia University |
| Occupation | High school teacher |
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| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Antonio James Manchin (April 7, 1927 – November 3, 2003) was a West Virginia Democratic politician who served as a member of the House of Delegates (1948–50; 1998–2003), as Secretary of State (1977–85), and as State Treasurer (1985–89); he resigned as Treasurer a day before his impeachment trial. A colorful and controversial figure, he was the uncle of future West Virginia Governor and U.S. Senator Joe Manchin.