Samuel R. Buxton

Samuel R. Buxton
Born February 10, 1874 (1874-02-10)
Died November 9, 1951 (1951-11-10) (aged 77)
Occupation American politician

Samuel Roland Buxton[1] (February 10, 1874 – November 9, 1951) was the mayor of Newport News, Virginia from September 1, 1904 to September 1, 1908. He was born in Jackson, North Carolina and attended Wake Forest College.[2] Later, he was instrumental, as part of a "Central Community Committee," of attracting interest in a memorial arch to recognize American troops returning home from the First World War. This arch became the Newport News Victory Arch.

His son, Samuel R. Buxton, Jr., served as a judge in the Newport News Hustings Court from 1968 to 1977. He died at his daughter's home in El Paso, Texas in 1951.[3]

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Preceded by
Allan A. Moss
Mayor of Newport News
1898–1904
Succeeded by
Col. Maryus Jones


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