Richard G. L. Paige
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Richard G. L. Paige | |
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| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Norfolk County | |
| In office December 3, 1879 – December 5, 1883 | |
| Preceded by | W. Scott Sykes |
| Succeeded by | Robert B. Tabb |
| In office December 6, 1871 – December 1, 1875 | |
| Succeeded by | Miles Connor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Gault Leslie Paige May 31, 1846 |
| Died | September 21, 1904 (aged 58) Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Howard University |
Richard Gault Leslie Paige (May 31, 1846 – September 21, 1904) was a machinist and politician who served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing Norfolk County, from 1871 to 1875 during the Reconstruction era, and again from 1879 to 1883. A Republican, he was one of the first African Americans to serve in Virginia's government.[1] He was successful in business.[2]