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James Record was born on 27 December, 1918 in New Market, Alabama, is an American politician. Discover James Record's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 77 years old?

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Occupation Politician
Age 77 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 27 December, 1918
Birthday 27 December
Birthplace New Market, Alabama
Date of death 1 December, 1996
Died Place Huntsville, Alabama
Nationality United States

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Who Is James Record's Wife?

His wife is Lillian Marion Ahonen (m. 1946-1962) Ruth Parker McWhorter (m. 1974)

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Parents John Raymond Record Lillie Belle (Fisk)
Wife Lillian Marion Ahonen (m. 1946-1962) Ruth Parker McWhorter (m. 1974)
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Children James Record Jr (1956-) Carole D. Record (1948-)

James Record Net Worth

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1918

James Ralph Record Sr. (27 December 1918 – 1 December 1996) was an Alabama state senator, a former Chairman of the Madison County (Alabama) Commission, and a noted historical author.

He was born in New Market, Alabama, near the Alabama-Tennessee border.

Record also served as president of several local organizations such as the Alabama Space and Rocket Center, State of Alabama Historical Commission, Madison County Historical Society, The American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Elks Lodge, Burritt Museum, YMCA, Woodmen of the World, Alabama Association of County Commissioners, First Baptist Church Huntsville, and the Madison County Mental Health Association and numerous civic organizations.

1940

James Record is recognized for his honest, effective leadership from the 1940s to the 1980s in the development of Madison County, Alabama.

He is regarded as one of Madison County Alabama's most influential citizens.

Record worked closely with state, city, and national leaders to bring multiple major industries to Huntsville and Madison County from the 1940s until 1981.

James Record understood the need for funding and often visited Washington DC with Dr. Von Braun and other civic leaders in search of funding for new projects for Madison County.

1946

He married the former Lillian Marion Ahonen on June 15, 1946.

1948

Record first served as Madison County Auditor from 1948 to 1960, State Senator 1960-1962 and then as Chairman of the Madison County Commission until 1981.

Under James Record’s leadership, Madison County won over 50 awards from NACO (National Association of County Officials) including the prestigious Number One County in America Award, the first #1 award for Madison County/Huntsville which are displayed in the Madison County Alabama Courthouse.

Record himself also won numerous awards during his tenure, more awards than any other public official in Alabama history.

Many large industries were also attracted to move to the Huntsville/Madison County area through business recruitment trips James Record made with other civic officials recruiting.

Other major achievements during James Record's tenure as chairman include establishment of county-wide water service provisioning, building of the Huntsville International Airport, county-wide road paving, county-wide garbage pickup, county-wide 911 house numbering, and the building of multiple parks such as the Madison County Nature Trail on Green Mountain in south Huntsville, Sharon Johnston Park, the Constitutional Walk at the Huntsville Botanical Garden and numerous ball parks throughout Madison county.

Record was involved in most efforts to fund and build many of Huntsville's downtown civic buildings including the Huntsville/Madison County Public Library, the Von Braun Civic Center, Alabama Space and Rocket Center, Constitution Hall, Huntsville City Hall, and the Madison County courthouse.

Record even implemented programs such as the braille trail for the blind at the Madison County Nature Trail so that the visually handicapped could experience the beauty of Madison County.

Record served as the fund-raising chairman for the establishment and building of the United States Space and Rocket Center.

Record enlisted the help of Paul "Bear" Bryant and Ralph "Shug" Jordan and others to help raise funds to build the Space and Rocket Center.

Additionally James Record worked in the Alabama Legislature to secure funding for the University of Alabama in Huntsville and to move it towards full campus status.

1962

They had two children, Carole D. Record and James R. Record Jr. His wife Lillian died on February 14, 1962, after a tragic accident.

1967

Record also founded the Madison County, Alabama, newspaper, The Madison County Record in 1967, a paper that is still published today.

James Record was the original chairman of the board for the Huntsville-Madison County Athletic Hall of Fame.

1974

After raising 2 children as a single parent, Record later married the former Ruth Parker McWhorter on May 10, 1974.

Record enjoyed writing history and spent much of his time writing about Madison County.

He helped preserve many historical articles over the years about Madison County which are stored in the Huntsville/Madison County Library historical room.

Record authored or co-authored over 10 books during his life.

He graduated from Huntsville High School and later attending the University of Alabama in Huntsville obtaining a degree in accounting.

Record also attended Howard College which today is known as Samford University in Birmingham Alabama.

He was later presented with an honorary doctorate degree by Southeastern Institute of Technology.

In 1974, the Madison County school board planned to surprise James Record with the naming of a new high school in Madison in his honor.

When Record accidentally learned of the idea, he modestly suggested that it instead be named after former U.S. Representative Robert "Bob" Jones.

That school in Madison Alabama is known today as Bob Jones High School because of James Record.

Record served with distinction in the US Army Air Corps during World War II and remained active in organizations, such as the VFW, American Legion, Elks and YMCA.

1975

He also founded the Madison County Military Hall of Heroes in February 1975 honoring local heroes who won military awards for heroism or valor, which can be found in the Madison County Courthouse still today.

It is the only one of its kind in the United States.

1981

In 1981 he served as Exalted Ruler of Huntsville Lodge 1648 of The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.

1989

In 1989, James Record was recognized as Humanitarian of the year by the Arthritis Foundation.

Founded in 1989 due to the efforts of artist Vaughn Stewart, the sports hall of fame for the Madison County area tapped Record because of his knowledge of local history and many personal contacts within Madison County.

1990

Record himself was inducted into this hall of fame in 1990.

A deeply religious man who was active at the First Baptist Church of Huntsville, James Record will be remembered for publicly being quoted as saying that he wanted to make Madison County, Alabama, a better place to work, live, play and pray for current and future generations.

Record authored several books and other works about the history of Huntsville, Madison County, and its inhabitants.