Charles Urquhart Gravatt (June 28, 1849 – April 14, 1922) was an American physician, naval officer, and Democratic politician who served as a member of the Virginia Senate from 1908 until his death in 1922.[1][2] A veteran of the Spanish–American War, he served as the fleet surgeon under Admiral William T. Sampson at the Battle of Santiago de Cuba.
Charles U. Gravatt | |
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| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 32nd district | |
| In office January 8, 1908 – April 14, 1922 | |
| Preceded by | Henry T. Wickham |
| Succeeded by | Henry T. Wickham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles Urquhart Gravatt June 28, 1849 Port Royal, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | April 14, 1922 (aged 72) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Florence Camp Marshall |
| Alma mater | College of Physicians and Surgeons, Baltimore (M.D.) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1870–1899 |
| Rank | Medical director |
| Unit | Medical Corps |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
His younger brother, William Loyall Gravatt, was the longtime Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia.
References edit
- ^ Swem, Earl G. (1918). Register of the General Assembly of Virginia, 1776–1918. Richmond: Virginia State Library. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
- ^ Dodson, E. Griffith (1939). The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia, 1919-1939: Register. Richmond: Virginia State Library. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
External links edit
- Charles U. Gravatt at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
- Charles U. Gravatt at Find a Grave
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