Vernon Corbett Smith (June 28, 1892 – January 27, 1963) was an American politician from Virginia. He served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1938 to 1948 and from 1950 to 1961.
Vernon C. Smith | |
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| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 9th district | |
| In office 1950–1961 | |
| Succeeded by | Samuel J. Breeding |
| In office 1938–1948 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Vernon Corbett Smith June 28, 1892 Grundy, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | January 27, 1963 (aged 70) Grundy, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery Richlands, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Margaret Katherine Whitely |
| Children | 2 |
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Early life
editVernon Corbett Smith was born on June 28, 1892, in Grundy, Virginia.[1][2] He attended Grundy Senior High School.[2]
Career
editSmith was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 9th district, from 1938 to 1948 and from 1950 to 1961. He was defeated for re-election by Samuel J. Breeding.[1][2] He helped establish Breaks Interstate Park and served on its commission. He was also a member of the Perrow Commission.[1]
Smith was a president of Cumberland Bank & Trust Company. He was an automotive dealer and was president of the Grundy Motor Corporation.[1][2]
Personal life
editSmith married Margaret Katherine Whitley, daughter of Rachel (née Whitten) and Robert Whitley. They had a son, Harold Whitley, and daughter.[1][2][3] He was a Mason, Shriner and Presbyterian.[1][2]
Smith died following a heart attack on January 27, 1963, at his home in Grundy. He was buried in Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery in Richlands.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g "Vernon C. Smith Dies at Grundy". The Roanoke Times. January 28, 1963. p. 1. Retrieved October 9, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e f "Vernon Corbett Smith". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ "Smith, Margaret Kate Whitley". The Roanoke Times. June 29, 1996. p. C2. Retrieved October 9, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
