Richard Gault Leslie Paige (May 31, 1846 – September 21, 1904) was a machinist and politician who served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing Norfolk County, from 1871 to 1875 during the Reconstruction era, and again from 1879 to 1883. A Republican, he was one of the first African Americans to serve in Virginia's government.[1] He was successful in business.[2]

Richard G. L. Paige
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Norfolk County
In office
December 3, 1879 – December 5, 1883
Preceded byW. Scott Sykes
Succeeded byRobert B. Tabb
In office
December 6, 1871 – December 1, 1875
Succeeded byMiles Connor
Personal details
Born
Richard Gault Leslie Paige

(1846-05-31)May 31, 1846
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
DiedSeptember 21, 1904(1904-09-21) (aged 58)
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Alma materHoward University

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  1. ^ Report of the Virginia State Library, Volumes 13-15. Richmond: Virginia State Library. 1918. Retrieved February 8, 2015. Virginia House of Delegates October 10, 1814.
  2. ^ Freedom's Lawmakers by Eric Foner
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