Frederick Gresham Pollard (May 7, 1918 – July 7, 2003) of Richmond, Virginia was an American lawyer and politician. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates and was the 29th Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia.[1]
Fred G. Pollard | |
|---|---|
 Pollard in 1968 | |
| 29th Lieutenant Governor of Virginia | |
| In office January 15, 1966 – January 17, 1970 | |
| Preceded by | Mills Godwin |
| Succeeded by | J. Sargeant Reynolds |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Richmond City and Henrico | |
| In office January 11, 1950 – January 12, 1966 | |
| Preceded by | Walter L. Hopkins |
| Succeeded by | J. Sargeant Reynolds |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Frederick Gresham Pollard May 7, 1918 Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | July 7, 2003 (aged 85) Wythe County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Pauline Hull Staley |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Unit | Reserves |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Early life and family
editFred G. Pollard was born to Robert Nelson Pollard and the former Mary Faulkner Butler. He attended Richmond Public Schools and the Episcopal High School before enrolling at the University of Virginia. He graduated with a BA in 1940 and an LLB in 1942. During World War II, Pollard served in the United States Naval Reserve. He subsequently entered the practice of law and later joined the firm of Williams Mullen, with whom he continued to work throughout his life.[2]
Pollard had a brother, Robert Nelson Pollard, Jr. and a sister, Mary Butler Pollard Buford. Fred was married three times, with the marriages producing four children and four step-children.ref name=Bernstein/>
He is buried in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia.[citation needed]
Politics
editPollard represented parts of Henrico County and Richmond in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1950 to 1965, when he was elected lieutenant governor. Pollard ran for governor in 1969, but lost in the Democratic primary.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Virginia House of Delegates: Session 1965: Pollard, Frederick G. (Fred)". generalassembly.gov. Commonwealth of Virginia. Retrieved 19 April 2016.
- ^ a b Bernstein, Adam (10 July 2003). "Va. Lawmaker Fred G. Pollard Dies at 85". The Washington Post. Retrieved 19 April 2016.