Valentine M. Sowder
American politician (1866–1956)
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Valentine Marion Sowder (October 5, 1866 – August 18, 1956) was an American Republican politician who served as a member of the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates.[1]
Preceded byGreenville O. McAlexander
Succeeded byBeverly A. Davis
Preceded byZebrem Keith
Succeeded bySparrel T. Turner
Valentine M. Sowder | |
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| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 26th district | |
| In office January 10, 1912 – January 12, 1916 | |
| Preceded by | Greenville O. McAlexander |
| Succeeded by | Beverly A. Davis |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Floyd County | |
| In office December 2, 1891 – December 6, 1893 | |
| Preceded by | Zebrem Keith |
| Succeeded by | Sparrel T. Turner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Valentine Marion Sowder October 5, 1866 Copper Hill, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | August 18, 1956 (aged 89) Christiansburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Susan Edwards |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia (LLB) |
