Ashton Dovell | |
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46th Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
In office January 8, 1936 – January 14, 1942 | |
Preceded by | J. Sinclair Brown |
Succeeded by | Thomas B. Stanley |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for New Kent, Charles City, James City, York, and Williamsburg | |
In office January 9, 1924 – January 14, 1942 | |
Preceded by | Norvell L. Henley |
Succeeded by | Paul W. Crockett |
Personal details | |
Born | Grover Ashton Dovell June 8, 1885 Madison, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | October 28, 1949 (aged 64) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Martha Lane (m. 1911) |
Alma mater | University of Virginia College of William & Mary |
Profession | Lawyer |
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Battles/wars | World War I |
Grover Ashton Dovell (June 8, 1885 – October 28, 1949) was an American politician and lawyer. A Democrat, he served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1924 to 1942 and served as its Speaker from 1936 to 1942.[1][2]