James E. Briles

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James E. Briles
BornMarch 31, 1926
DiedJuly 11, 1992
OccupationPolitician
SpouseMarilyn Briles
Children5 sons, 3 daughters

James E. Briles (March 31, 1926 - July 11, 1992) was an American Republican politician. He served as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from 1957 to 1965, and the Iowa Senate from 1965 to 1984. [1]

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References

  1. "Senator James E. Briles". The Iowa Legislature. Retrieved March 22, 2018.