Background
Grimsley, James Edward was born on May 25, 1927 in Buchanan County, Virginia, United States. Son of James Lowry and Almeda (Thomas) Grimsley.
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James Edward Grimsley
Edit Profilenewspaper editor syndicated columnist
Education
Bachelor in Government, College William and Mary, 1951.
Career
Reporter, United Press International, Richmond, Virginia, 1951-1952; director press relations, College William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1952-1953; reporter, columnist, Richmond Times-Dispatch, 1953-1970; editor editorial page, Richmond Times-Dispatch, 1970-1992; chairman editorial board, Richmond Times-Dispatch, 1992-1995. Member Pulitzer Prize Nominating Jury, New York City, 1985.
Achievements
Membership
Member of the board visitors College William and Mary, since 1990. With United States Navy, 1945-1946. Member National Conference Editl.
Writers, Society Professional Journalists, Sigma Delta Chi.
Connections
Married Ann Marriott Neblett, March 3, 1951. Children: Martha Grimsley Blumenthal, James Edward Junior, Anna Grimsley Ashworth.
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Nationality
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Religion
Presbyterian
Education
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1951
Career
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1952 - 1953
Awards
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Recipient award for editorial Freedoms Foundation, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, 1976, United States Industrial Council Education Foundation, 1977, awards for editorials and columns Virginia Press Association.Recipient award for editorial Freedoms Foundation, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, 1976, United States Industrial Council Education Foundation, 1977, awards for editorials and columns Virginia Press Association.