Richard Evelyn Byrd Sr.
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Richard Evelyn Byrd Sr. (August 13, 1860 – October 23, 1925) was a Virginia lawyer, politician and newspaperman.
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Richard Evelyn Byrd Sr. | |
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United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia | |
In office 1914–1920 | |
President | Woodrow Wilson |
Preceded by | Barnes Gillespie |
Succeeded by | Joseph J. Chitwood |
40th Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
In office January 8, 1908 – January 14, 1914 | |
Preceded by | William D. Cardwell |
Succeeded by | Edwin P. Cox |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Frederick and Winchester | |
In office January 10, 1906 – January 14, 1914 | |
Preceded by | Edwin C. Jordan II |
Succeeded by | John M. Steck |
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Born | Richard Evelyn Byrd (1860-08-13)August 13, 1860 Austin, Texas, U.S. |
Died | October 23, 1925(1925-10-23) (aged 65) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
Resting place | Mount Hebron Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Eleanor Bolling Flood
(m. 1886) |
Children | 3, including Harry and Richard Jr. |
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