Robert Carter Wellford (August 27, 1853 – April 21, 1919) was an American politician who served in the Virginia House of Delegates, representing Lancaster and Richmond counties.
R. Carter Wellford | |
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| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Lancaster and Richmond | |
| In office January 12, 1910 – January 10, 1912 | |
| Preceded by | John Curlett |
| Succeeded by | Robert O. Norris Jr. |
| In office December 1, 1897 – December 4, 1901 | |
| Preceded by | Howard Hathaway |
| Succeeded by | John M. Lyell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Carter Wellford August 27, 1853 Warsaw, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | April 21, 1919 (aged 65) Warsaw, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Lizzie Harrison (m. 1878) |
| Education | University of Virginia |
A descendant of Robert Carter I, he lived at historic Sabine Hall until his death, now a National Historic Landmark.[1][2]
References edit
- ^ "Leading Northern Neck Citizen Dies". The Evening Journal. April 22, 1919. p. 10. Retrieved March 10, 2022 – via Virginia Chronicle.
- ^ "Deaths". Richmond Times-Dispatch. April 23, 1919. p. 12. Retrieved March 10, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
External links edit
- R. Carter Wellford at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
- R. Carter Wellford at Find a Grave
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