Claiborne Duncan Gregory (January 12, 1920 – December 20, 2006) was an American politician from Virginia. He served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1956 to 1957.
Claiborne Gregory | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Hanover and King William | |
| In office January 11, 1956 – January 8, 1958 | |
| Preceded by | Edmund T. DeJarnette |
| Succeeded by | Robert R. Gwathmey III |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Clairborne Duncan Gregory January 12, 1920 |
| Died | December 20, 2006 (aged 86) |
| Resting place | Fork Church Cemetery |
| Spouse |
Norine Dickson Campbell
(m. 1945) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Randolph–Macon College (BA) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | |
| Years of service | 1943–1956 |
| Battles/wars | |
Early life
editClaiborne Duncan Gregory was born on January 12, 1920, to Henry Claiborne Gregory. His father was a reverend. His grandfather was Richard Claiborne Gregory. He graduated from Randolph–Macon College with a Bachelor of Arts in 1943. He was a member of Kappa Sigma. He was commissioned as a naval officer by United States Naval Reserve Midshipmen's School at Northwestern University.[1][2][3]
Career
editGregory served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1956. He served in World War II and served in the Pacific Theater, the Okinawa Campaign and in the Battle of Leyte Gulf. He also served in the Korean War. He attained the rank of lieutenant commander.[1]
Gregory was a Democrat. He succeeded Edmund T. DeJarnette as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing Hanover and King William counties. He served from 1956 to 1957.[1][4] He was a director of the Virginia Petroleum Industries from 1958 to 1975.[1]
Personal life
editGregory married Norine Dickson Campbell, daughter of Leslie Dunlop Campbell, on September 1, 1945, at Fork Church.[3][5] They had two daughters and a son, Fleet, Anne and Claiborne Jr.[1] He was a vestryman and senior warden of Fork Church.[1]
Gregory died on December 20, 2006. He was buried in Fork Church Cemetery.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g "Gregory". Richmond Times-Dispatch. December 22, 2006. p. B6. Retrieved October 8, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Randolph–Macon Confers Degrees on 12 Graduates". Richmond Times-Dispatch. February 2, 1943. p. 6. Retrieved October 8, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Miss Campbell Will Marry Lt. Gregory". Richmond Times-Dispatch. July 8, 1945. p. C3. Retrieved October 8, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "C. D. Gregory Enters Hanover Delegate Race". Richmond Times-Dispatch. March 22, 1955. p. 6. Retrieved October 8, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Gregory–Campbell". Richmond Times-Dispatch. September 8, 1945. p. 7. Retrieved October 8, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
