Brief Description: One 1909-1922 scrapbook of clippings relating to local politics in Norfolk, Virginia. Many articles from 1910 relate to Edward Everett Holland's election as a Democrat to the Second Congressional District of Virginia. Clippings also cover various local elections and emphasize James Trehy's influence in politics in the early 20th century.

Record Series Number: 001/01/MSS 0000-077

Created by: Trehy, James V. (1870-1925)

Volume: 2.0 Boxes

Acquired: 11/24/2014.

Arrangement: Arranged in original order. Loose materials have been separated into a folder.

Biographical Note for Trehy, James V. (1870-1925) : James Vincent Trehy was born on November 3, 1870 in Norfolk, Virginia. He married Sallie Ellen O'Donnell on September 4, 1893 in Norfolk, Virginia. In 1900, Trehy was elected Clerk of the Corporation Court in Norfolk and served three terms. He was also clerk of the Court of Law and Chancery. Trehy was Vice President of the Monticello Realty Corporation and one of the owners of Claremont Marl Company. He died on January 12, 1925 in Roanoke, Virginia and was buried at Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Norfolk, Virginia.

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Rights/Use Restrictions: The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.

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PreferredCitation: James V. Trehy Elections Scrapbook, MSS 0000-077, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.