Edwin P. Cox

Edwin Piper Cox (May 2, 1870 – March 11, 1938) was a Virginia politician. He represented Richmond in the Virginia House of Delegates, and served as that body's Speaker from 1914 until 1916.[1][2]

Edwin P. Cox
41st Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates
In office
January 14, 1914  January 12, 1916
Preceded byRichard E. Byrd
Succeeded byHarry R. Houston
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Richmond City
In office
January 13, 1904  January 12, 1916
Preceded byArthur C. Harman
Succeeded byJames H. Price
Personal details
Born
Edwin Piper Cox

(1870-05-02)May 2, 1870
Chesterfield, Virginia, U.S.
DiedMarch 11, 1938(1938-03-11) (aged 67)
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Sallie Bland Clarke
Alma materUniversity of Virginia

References

  1. Jamerson, Bruce F. (2007). Speakers and Clerks of the Virginia House of Delegates, 1776-2007. Richmond: Virginia House of Delegates.
  2. Swem, Earl G. (1918). Register of the General Assembly of Virginia, 1776–1918. Richmond: Virginia State Library. Retrieved July 20, 2013.


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