Charles R. Fenwick
Charles Rogers Fenwick (August 11, 1900 - February 22, 1969) was a Virginia Democratic politician who served in the Virginia House of Delegates and Senate representing Arlington County.[1]
Early life and education
Fenwick was born on August 11, 1900 in Fairfax County, Virginia to Edward Taylor Fenwick and Clara Gulagher. He served in the U.S. Army during World War I. After his service, Fenwick attended the University of Virginia and in 1922 he was among the first members of the newly formed Beta Chapter of Sigma Nu fraternity. He played varsity football at U.Va. He graduated with a law degree from the University of Virginia and later attended post-graduate studies at George Washington University.
In 1929, Fenwick married Eleanor Russell Eastman.
Political career
Fenwick was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates representing Arlington County in 1939 and served in the House from 1940 to 1946. In 1947, Fenwick ran for, and was elected to, the Virginia Senate representing the 22nd Senate District. He was a delegate to 1952 Democratic National Convention from Virginia. Fenwick also served as a member of the Virginia Democratic State Central Committee from 1952 - 1964.[2] In 1956, the Virginia Senate was redistricted and Fenwick was elected from the 9th District which still consisted of all of Arlington County.
In 1964, Fenwick was elected as a Presidential Elector for Virginia and cast his ballot for Lyndon B. Johnson. Throughout his life, Fenwick was a member of the American Bar Association, the Freemasons, the Shriners, the Elks Club, the Moose Lodge, the American Legion, the Rotary Club and the Farm Bureau.
Death and memorials
On February 22, 1969, Fenwick died and was buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Fairfax County, Virginia. A Washington Metro bridge linking Arlington and the District of Columbia is named for Senator Fenwick.
The Fenwick Library at George Mason University is likewise named after Fenwick, due to his role as an advocate for the University when it was first being founded.[3]
References
- ↑ Heinemann, Ronald L. "Charles R. Fenwick (1900–1969)". Encyclopedia Virginia/Dictionary of Virginia Biography. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
- ↑ Political Graveyard
- ↑ The Gunston Ledger, February 28, 1969
External links
| Virginia House of Delegates | ||
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| Preceded by William D. Medley |
Virginia House of Delegates Representing Arlington County 1940–1946 |
Succeeded by George Damm |
| Senate of Virginia | ||
| Preceded by William D. Medley |
Virginia Senate, District 22 1948–1956 |
Succeeded by Curry Carter |
| Preceded by George W. Palmer |
Virginia Senate, District 9 1956–1969 |
Succeeded by M. Patton Echols |
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