Robert Williams Daniel
Robert Williams Daniel | |
|---|---|
Robert W. Daniel, Sr. | |
| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 6th district | |
| In office 1936 – December 20, 1940 | |
| Preceded by | W. O. Rogers |
| Succeeded by | Garland Gray |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 11, 1884 Richmond, Virginia |
| Died | December 20, 1940 (aged 56) Richmond, Virginia |
| Resting place | Hollywood Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Mrs. Eloise Hughes Smith (m. 1914 – div. 1923) Mrs. Margery Durant Campbell (m. 1923 – div. 1928) Mrs. Charlotte Bemiss Christian (m. 1929– wid. 1940) |
| Children | Margery Randolph Daniel Robert Williams Daniel, Jr. |
| Residence(s) | Lower Brandon Plantation, Prince George County, Virginia |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia |
| Occupation | Banker, Farmer, Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1917–1919 |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Robert Williams Daniel (September 11, 1884 – December 20, 1940) was an American banker who survived the sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912, and later became a gentleman farmer and served in the Virginia Senate.