V. V. Whittington
American banker and politician (1893–1974)
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Volney Voss Whittington (September 26, 1893 – February 7, 1974) was an American banker and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Louisiana State Senate from 1928 to 1932.[1]
September 26, 1893
V. V. Whittington | |
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| Member of the Louisiana State Senate | |
| In office 1928–1932 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Volney Voss Whittington September 26, 1893 |
| Died | February 7, 1974 (aged 80) Benton, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Relatives | Walter O. Bigby (son-in-law) |
| Occupation | Banker |
Life and career
Whittington was born in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, the son of Jasper and Anna Martin Whittington. He worked as a teacher.[2]
Whittington served in the Louisiana State Senate from 1928 to 1932.[1] After his service in the Senate, he worked as a banker for multiple banking companies, and he served as vice president of the American Banking Association from 1949 to 1951.[2]
Death
Whittington died on February 7, 1974, in Benton, Louisiana, at the age of 80.[3][4] He was buried at Hillcrest Cemetery.[2]
