Virgis M. Ashworth (November 25, 1911[1] – June 18, 1975) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Alabama House of Representatives.
Virgis M. Ashworth | |
|---|---|
| 57th Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives | |
| In office 1961–1961 | |
| Preceded by | Charles C. Adams |
| Succeeded by | Albert Brewer |
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives | |
| In office 1954–1963 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 25, 1911 Herrin, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | June 18, 1975 (aged 63) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Alabama Birmingham School of Law |
Life and career
editAshworth was born in Herrin, Illinois.[2] He attended the University of Alabama and Birmingham School of Law.[3]
Ashworth served in the Alabama House of Representatives[4] from 1954 to 1963.
Ashworth died[5] on June 18, 1975 of an apparent suicide, at the age of 63.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Virgis M. Ashworth: Up From The Mines". The Centreville Times. Centreville, Alabama. June 22, 1961. p. 12. Retrieved December 21, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Sharp, Nancy Weatherly; Sharp, James Roger (June 30, 1999). American Legislative Leaders in the South, 1911-1994. Bloomsbury Academic. p. 53. ISBN 9780313032066 – via Google Books.
- ^ Alabama Official and Statistical Register, Brown Printing Company, 1959
- ^ A Manual for Alabama Legislators, Legislative Reference Service, State of Alabama, 1955
- ^ "Judge apparently takes own life". The Anniston Star. Anniston, Alabama. June 19, 1975. p. 26. Retrieved December 21, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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