Edmund DeJarnette (politician)

Edmund Tompkins DeJarnette (August 22, 1897 – July 13, 1966) was an American politician who was elected to eight terms in the Virginia House of Delegates. In 1955, while serving as majority floor leader of the House, he was defeated in a Democratic primary challenge by Claiborne Gregory.^[1]

Edmund DeJarnette
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Hanover and King William
In office January 14, 1942 – January 11, 1956
Preceded by	Leon M. Bazile
Succeeded by	Claiborne Gregory
In office January 10, 1934 – January 8, 1936
Preceded by	J. Brantley Bray
Succeeded by	Leon M. Bazile
Personal details
Born	Edmund Tompkins DeJarnette (1897-08-22)August 22, 1897 Caroline County, Virginia, U.S.
Died	July 13, 1966(1966-07-13) (aged 68) Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Resting place	Hollywood Cemetery
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Emily Carter ​ ​ (m. 1934; died 1956)​ Rosamond Berry ​ (m. 1957)​
Children	Edmund DeJarnette, Jane
Education	Randolph–Macon College

As of October 25, 1955, DeJarnette was a member of the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council.^[2]

DeJarnette and his wife died on July 13, 1966, in a car accident on Interstate 95 in Richmond. He was buried in Hollywood Cemetery.^[3] His son, Edmund DeJarnette Jr., was a career Foreign Service Officer with the United States Department of State.