Meverell Locke Van Doren (October 14, 1845 – August 29, 1917) was an American politician who served in the Virginia House of Delegates.[1] He was married to Lucy Minor Maury, the youngest daughter of Matthew Fontaine Maury.[2]
Meverell L. Van Doren | |
|---|---|
 Portrait of Van Doren, c. 1887 | |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Albemarle County | |
| In office December 2, 1885 – December 8, 1887 Serving with Walter D. Dabney | |
| Preceded by | Thomas M. Dunn |
| Succeeded by | John S. Harris |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Meverell Locke Van Doren October 14, 1845 |
| Died | August 29, 1917 (aged 71) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Hollywood Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Lucy Minor Maury
(m. 1877; died 1915) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Confederate States |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1863–1865 |
| Unit | 1st Virginia Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
References
edit- ^ Swem, Earl G. (1918). Register of the General Assembly of Virginia, 1776–1918. Richmond: Virginia State Library. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
- ^ "Neverell Locke Van Doren". Richmond Times-Dispatch. August 30, 1917. p. 2. Retrieved April 5, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
edit- Meverell L. Van Doren at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
- Meverell L. Van Doren at Find a Grave
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