Robert O. Norris Jr.
Robert O. Norris Jr. | |
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| President pro tempore of the Senate of Virginia | |
| In office January 10, 1945 – January 11, 1950 | |
| Preceded by | Henry T. Wickham |
| Succeeded by | Morton G. Goode |
| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 30th district | |
| In office January 8, 1936 – January 11, 1956 | |
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| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 31st district | |
| In office January 24, 1928 – January 8, 1936 | |
| Preceded by | |
| Succeeded by | Henry T. Wickham |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Lancaster and Richmond | |
| In office January 10, 1912 – January 24, 1928 | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Opie Norris Jr. November 4, 1880 Lively, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | June 21, 1960 (aged 79) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Lelia Fauntleroy Claybrook |
| Alma mater | Richmond College (LL.B.) |
Robert Opie Norris Jr. (November 4, 1880 – June 21, 1960) was an American Democratic politician who served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates and Senate. He was the Senate's President pro tempore from 1945 to 1950.[1]
The Robert O. Norris Bridge that spans the Rappahannock River between Lancaster and Middlesex counties is named in his honor.
References[]
- ^ Dodson, E. Griffith (1960). The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia, 1940-1960 - Register. Richmond: Virginia State Library.
External links[]
- Robert O. Norris Jr. at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
- Robert O. Norris Jr. at Find a Grave
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- 1880 births
- 1960 deaths
- Members of the Virginia House of Delegates
- University of Richmond alumni
- Virginia Democrats
- Virginia state senators
- 20th-century American politicians
- People from Lancaster County, Virginia