William Lovenstein

William Lovenstein
President pro tempore
of the Senate of Virginia
In office
December 4, 1895 – December 26, 1896
Preceded by John L. Hurt
Succeeded by Henry T. Wickham
Member of the Virginia Senate
for Richmond City and Henrico
In office
December 7, 1881 – December 26, 1896
Preceded by William W. Henry
Succeeded by Beverley B. Munford
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Richmond City
In office
December 3, 1879 – December 7, 1881
Preceded by Samuel H. Pulliam
Succeeded by T. Wiley Davis
Personal details
Born William Lovenstein
October 8, 1840
Laurel, Virginia, U.S.
Died December 26, 1896 (aged 56)
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Dora Wasserman
Religion Reform Judaism
Military service
Allegiance  Confederate States
Service/branch Confederate States Army
Years of service 1862–1865
Rank Private
Unit 1st Virginia Infantry
Battles/wars American Civil War

William Lovenstein (October 8, 1840 – December 26, 1896) was an American lawyer and Democratic politician who served as a member of the Virginia Senate from 1881 until his death in 1896.[1] The president pro tempore of that body during its 1896 session, he is still today one of the highest ranking Jewish politicians in Virginia history.

References

  1. ↑ Swem, Earl G. (1918). Register of the General Assembly of Virginia, 1776–1918. Richmond: Virginia State Library. Retrieved June 2, 2013.

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