William Wirt Henry
William Wirt Henry | |
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| 9th President of the Virginia Bar Association | |
| In office July 16, 1896 – August 5, 1897 | |
| Preceded by | Robert M. Hughes |
| Succeeded by | William B. Pettit |
| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 35th district | |
| In office December 3, 1879 – December 7, 1881 | |
| Succeeded by | William Lovenstein |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Richmond City | |
| In office December 5, 1877 – December 3, 1879 | |
| Preceded by | W. S. Gilman |
| Succeeded by | S. B. Witt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Wirt Henry February 14, 1831 Red Hill, Charlotte, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | December 5, 1900 (aged 69) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Hollywood Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Lucy Gray Marshall (m. 1854) |
| Education | University of Virginia |
| Signature | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
William Wirt Henry (February 14, 1831 – December 5, 1900) was a Virginia lawyer, politician, historian, writer, and a biographer of his grandfather Patrick Henry. Henry served in both houses of the Virginia General Assembly and as president of The Virginia Bar Association and the American Historical Association.