William Henry McFarland

William Henry McFarland (born 1890) was an American politician from Virginia.

William Henry McFarland
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates representing Buchanan and Dickenson counties
In office
1956–1957
Personal details
Born1890 (1890)
Council, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Occupation
  • Politician
  • businessman

Biography

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William Henry McFarland[1] was born in 1890 in Council, Virginia. He attended a business course.[2][3] Around 1940, McFarland moved to Haysi. He ran a shoe store.[3] He served in World War I.[2]

McFarland was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing Buchanan and Dickenson counties, from 1956 to 1957.[2][4]

References

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  1. ^ "23 of 140 Legislators in General Assembly Now in Session are 65 Years of Age or Older". The Richmond News Leader. January 17, 1956. p. 22. Retrieved October 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. 
  2. ^ a b c "W. H. McFarland". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "House Nominee Named at Haysi". The Roanoke Times. May 22, 1955. p. 13. Retrieved October 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. 
  4. ^ "Republicans Hold Their Own in Virginia Assembly". Ledger–Dispatch and Star. November 9, 1955. p. 26. Retrieved October 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.