Children Richard E. Byrd Succeeded by John M. Steck Spouse Esther Bolling | Preceded by Edwin C. Jordan, II Role Politician Name Richard Byrd, | |
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Full Name Richard Evelyn Byrd Born August 13, 1860Austin, Texas, U.S. ( 1860-08-13 ) Grandchildren Evelyn Bolling Byrd Clarke, Richard Evelyn Jr., Helen Byrd Stabler, Catherine Agnes Byrd Breyer Similar People Richard E Byrd, Harry F Byrd - Jr, Harry F Byrd, Howard W Gil, Michael J Estocin | ||
Richard Evelyn Byrd Sr. (August 13, 1860 – October 23, 1925) was a Virginia politician. He represented Winchester in the Virginia House of Delegates, and served as that body's Speaker from 1908 until 1914. One of his sons, Richard, became famous as a naval aviator who led an expedition to the South Pole; another, Harry, would serve as Governor of Virginia and in the United States Senate.
He was the son of Jennie (Rivers) and William Byrd.
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