Charles E. Stuart (Virginia politician)
Charles E. Stuart | |
|---|---|
 Portrait of Stuart, c. 1887 | |
| 35th Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
| In office December 5, 1883 – December 8, 1887 | |
| Preceded by | Isaac C. Fowler |
| Succeeded by | Richard H. Cardwell |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Alexandria City and Alexandria | |
| In office December 7, 1881 – December 8, 1887 | |
| Preceded by | George A. Mushbach |
| Succeeded by | Lawrence W. Corbett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles Edward Stuart May 18, 1850 King George, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | April 16, 1889 (aged 38) Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Ruth Yeaton (m. 1876) |
| Education | University of Virginia |
Charles Edward Stuart (May 18, 1850 – April 16, 1889) was a Virginia politician. He represented Alexandria City and County in the Virginia House of Delegates, and served as that body's Speaker from 1883 until 1887.
Early life[edit]
Charles Edward Stuart was born on May 18, 1850, at Panorama in King George County, Virginia, to Roberta (née Lomax) and Charles E. Stuart. His father was a graduate of the University of Virginia and worked as a lawyer.[1]
Career[edit]
Stuart worked as a lawyer.[1] He served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing Alexandria City and County from 1881 to 1887. He was elected as speaker of the House of Delegates twice and served from 1883 to 1887.[1][2]
He was appointed city judge of Alexandria twice, and was elected on January 18, 1888.[1][2] He served as judge until his death.[2]
Personal life[edit]
Stuart married Ruth Yeaton, daughter of Mary Frances (née duVal) and William Chauncey Yeaton, on October 11, 1876. She was the granddaughter of Gabriel Duvall.[1] They had five children.[2] At the time of his death, he lived on Washington Street in Alexandria.[3]
Stuart died on April 16, 1889, in Alexandria. He was buried at the Presbyterian Cemetery in Alexandria.[1][4]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f "Charles Edward Stuart". www.history.house.virginia.gov. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Judge Stuart Dead". The Washington Critic. 1889-04-16. p. 1. Retrieved 2023-08-03 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Judge Stuart's Funeral". The Evening Star. 1889-04-18. p. 2. Retrieved 2023-08-03 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "The funeral of the late Charles E. Stuart..." Alexandria Gazette and Virginia Advertiser. 1889-04-17. p. 2. Retrieved 2023-08-03 – via Newspapers.com.
External links[edit]
- Charles E. Stuart at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
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