Edward W. Saunders
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Edward Watts Saunders (October 20, 1860 – December 16, 1921) was a Virginia lawyer, politician and judge, who served as Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates, U.S. Representative and justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia.
Quick Facts Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia, Preceded by ...
Edward W. Saunders | |
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Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia | |
In office March 9, 1920 – December 16, 1921 | |
Preceded by | Stafford G. Whittle |
Succeeded by | Jesse F. West |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 5th district | |
In office November 6, 1906 – February 29, 1920 | |
Preceded by | Claude A. Swanson |
Succeeded by | Rorer A. James |
38th Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
In office December 6, 1899 – December 4, 1901 | |
Preceded by | John F. Ryan |
Succeeded by | John F. Ryan |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Franklin County | |
In office December 8, 1887 – December 4, 1901 | |
Preceded by | Peter Saunders, Jr. |
Succeeded by | James P. Dudley |
Personal details | |
Born | Edward Watts Saunders (1860-10-20)October 20, 1860 Franklin County, Virginia, US |
Died | December 16, 1921(1921-12-16) (aged 61) Rocky Mount, Virginia, US |
Political party | Democratic Party |
Alma mater | University of Virginia |
Profession | lawyer, politician, judge |
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