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S. Floyd Landreth
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Sydney Floyd Landreth (March 27, 1885 – October 2, 1977) was an American lawyer, banker and Republican politician from Galax, Virginia who represented the 14th state senatorial district for two decades.[2] He ran unsuccessfully for Governor of Virginia in 1945.
Quick Facts Member of the Virginia Senate from the 14th district, Preceded by ...
S. Floyd Landreth | |
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Member of the Virginia Senate from the 14th district | |
In office January 12, 1944 – January 8, 1964 | |
Preceded by | B. Charles Vaughn |
Succeeded by | James Clinton Turk |
Chair of the Virginia Republican Party | |
In office June 1, 1952 – June 29, 1956[1] | |
Preceded by | Robert H. Woods |
Succeeded by | Irwin Lee Potter |
Personal details | |
Born | (1885-03-27)March 27, 1885 Carroll County, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | October 2, 1977(1977-10-02) (aged 92) Galax, Virginia, U.S. |
Resting place | Felts Memorial Cemetery, Galax, Virginia |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Lola Evelyn Lintecum
(m. 1914) |
Children | Kathryn Franke |
Alma mater | Washington and Lee University |
Profession | Attorney at law |
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