Charles Sumner Pendleton (March 28, 1880 – July 15, 1952) was an American Republican politician who served as a member of the Virginia Senate, representing the state's 2nd district.[1]
Charles S. Pendleton | |
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| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 2nd district | |
| In office January 14, 1920 – June 7, 1921 | |
| Preceded by | John M. Goodloe |
| Succeeded by | J. Frank Sergent |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Scott County | |
| In office January 10, 1906 – January 10, 1912 | |
| Preceded by | Edward A. Hoge |
| Succeeded by | M. Pomeroy Taylor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles Sumner Pendleton March 28, 1880 Gate City, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | July 15, 1952 (aged 72) Scott, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Pearl Margaret Taylor |
| Children | 3 |
Political career
editAfter serving in the House of Delegates, Pendleton was elected to the state senate in 1919. He resigned after a year and a half into his term to accept appointment as the Federal Prohibition Director for Virginia, serving in that position from June 7, 1921 to December 31, 1926.
References
edit- ^ Dodson, E. Griffith (1939). The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia, 1919-1939: Register. Richmond: Virginia State Library. Retrieved December 15, 2015.
External links
edit- Charles S. Pendleton at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
- Charles S. Pendleton at Find a Grave