Roland E. Chase

Roland Ephraim Chase (August 14, 1867 – September 14, 1948) was an American lawyer and Republican politician who served as a member of the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates.^[1]

Roland E. Chase
Member of the Virginia Senate from the 17th district
In office January 13, 1932 – January 8, 1936
Preceded by	John M. Beaty
Succeeded by	Robert R. Parker
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Dickenson and Wise
In office January 9, 1918 – January 11, 1922
Preceded by	W. H. Roberts
Succeeded by	William W. G. Dotson
Member of the Virginia Senate from the 3rd district
In office January 8, 1908 – January 10, 1912
Preceded by	R. Walter Dickenson
Succeeded by	J. Powell Royall
Personal details
Born	Roland Ephraim Chase (1867-08-14)August 14, 1867 Clintwood, Virginia, U.S.
Died	September 14, 1948(1948-09-14) (aged 81) Clintwood, Virginia, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Mary L. Chase

Career

In 1907, Chase was elected to represent the 3rd district in the Virginia Senate. He served a single term in the position. He later represented Dickenson and Wise counties in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1918 until 1922.^[2]

In 1931, he was elected to the Virginia Senate for a second time, representing the 17th district. Chase was later the Republican candidate-at-large to represent Virginia's at-large congressional seat, losing to John W. Flannagan Jr. in the election.^[2]

Personal life

Chase was married with six children. He died from a heart attack on September 14, 1948.^[2]

Chase was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and was elected Grand Warden of the Virginia Grand Lodge in 1904.^[3] He served as Grand Master in 1907.^[4]

References

1. Report of the Virginia State Library, Volumes 13-15. Richmond: Virginia State Library. 1918. Retrieved August 12, 2013. Virginia House of Delegates October 10, 1814.
2. "Roland E. Chase, Ex-Legislator, Dies in Clintwood". Richmond Times-Dispatch. September 15, 1948. p. 21. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
3. "Grand Lodge Odd-Fellows". Richmond Times-Dispatch. May 12, 1904. p. 7. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
4. "Mayor Gives Keys of City to Odd-Fellows and Grand Master Chase Responds". Richmond Times-Dispatch. May 15, 1907. p. 4. Retrieved October 15, 2023.

External links

• Roland E. Chase at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
• Roland E. Chase at Find a Grave