Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr.

Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr.
40th Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates
In office January 8, 1908 – January 14, 1914
Preceded by	William D. Cardwell
Succeeded by	Edwin P. Cox
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Frederick and Winchester
In office January 10, 1906 – January 14, 1914
Preceded by	Edwin C. Jordan, II
Succeeded by	John M. Steck
Personal details
Born	Richard Evelyn Byrd August 13, 1860 Austin, Texas, U.S.
Died	October 23, 1925 (aged 65) Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Eleanor Bolling Flood
Alma mater	University of Virginia (B.A.) University of Maryland (LL.B.)
Religion	Episcopalian
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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.

References

• Jamerson, Bruce F., Clerk of the House of Delegates, supervising (2007). Speakers and Clerks of the Virginia House of Delegates, 1776-2007. Richmond, Virginia: Virginia House of Delegates.

External links

• Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr. at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
• Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr. at Find a Grave