Richard Scott Blackburn Smith (December 9, 1871 – July 11, 1928) was an American Democratic politician who served as a member of the Virginia Senate, representing the state's 12th district.[1]
R. S. Blackburn Smith | |
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| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 12th district | |
| In office January 10, 1912 – January 12, 1916 | |
| Preceded by | Richard S. Parks |
| Succeeded by | Henry H. Downing |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Clarke and Warren | |
| In office December 4, 1901 – January 10, 1906 | |
| Preceded by | Arthur L. Warthen |
| Succeeded by | M. M. Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 9, 1871 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | July 11, 1928 (aged 56) Berryville, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Helen McGill Leavenworth |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia (LL.B.) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1898 |
| Rank | First sergeant |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
References edit
- ^ Swem, Earl G. (1918). Register of the General Assembly of Virginia, 1776–1918. Richmond: Virginia State Library. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
External links edit
- R. S. Blackburn Smith at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
- R. S. Blackburn Smith at Find a Grave
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