Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr.
| Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr. | |
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| 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 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Evelyn Byrd August 13, 1860 Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | October 23, 1925 (aged 65) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Eleanor Bolling Flood |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia (B.A.) University of Maryland (LL.B.) |
| Religion | Episcopalian |
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Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr. (August 13, 1860 – October 23, 1925) was a Virginia politician. He represented Winchester in the Virginia House of Delegates, and served as that body's Speaker from 1908 until 1914. One of his sons, Richard, became famous as a naval aviator who led an expedition to the South Pole; another, Harry, would serve as Governor of Virginia and in the United States Senate.
He was the son of Jennie (Rivers) and William Byrd.
References
- Jamerson, Bruce F., Clerk of the House of Delegates, supervising (2007). Speakers and Clerks of the Virginia House of Delegates, 1776-2007. Richmond, Virginia: Virginia House of Delegates.
