A. B. Philpott
American politician (1858–1916)
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Albert Buchanan Philpott (December 21, 1858 – September 22, 1916) was an American shopkeeper and Baptist minister who founded the community of Philpott, Virginia. A lifelong resident of Henry County, Virginia, he represented the county in the Virginia House of Delegates during its 1914 session.[1] His grandson, A. L. Philpott (1919–1991), was elected to the house approximately four decades later and eventually rose to become speaker of that body.
Preceded byGeorge L. Richardson
Succeeded byJohn W. Ramsey
BornAlbert Buchanan Philpott
December 21, 1858
December 21, 1858
Henry County, Virginia, U.S.
DiedSeptember 22, 1916 (aged 57)
Philpott, Virginia, U.S.
A. B. Philpott | |
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| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Henry County | |
| In office January 14, 1914 – January 12, 1916 | |
| Preceded by | George L. Richardson |
| Succeeded by | John W. Ramsey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Albert Buchanan Philpott December 21, 1858 Henry County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | September 22, 1916 (aged 57) Philpott, Virginia, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary Elizabeth Farner |
| Children | 4 |
| Relatives | A. L. Philpott (grandson) |
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