Robert Gilliam Jr. (October 6, 1881 – February 3, 1955) was an American lawyer and Democratic Party politician, who served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates and Virginia Senate, where he represented his native Petersburg, Virginia.[1] His father, Robert Gilliam Sr., served as mayor of Petersburg from 1916 to 1920.
Robert Gilliam Jr. | |
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| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 8th district | |
| In office January 10, 1928 – January 8, 1936 | |
| Preceded by | Morton G. Goode |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin Muse |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Petersburg district | |
| In office January 9, 1918 – January 14, 1920 | |
| Preceded by | Robert W. Price |
| Succeeded by | Samuel D. Rodgers |
| In office January 10, 1912 – January 14, 1914 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel W. Zimmer |
| Succeeded by | Robert W. Price |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 6, 1881 Petersburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | February 3, 1955 (aged 73) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Blandford Cemetery |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | Richmond College (LLB) |
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References
edit- ↑ "Ex-Sen. Gilliam Rites Today in Petersburg". The Richmond News Leader. No. 18846 (Blue Streak ed.). February 15, 1955. p. 8. Retrieved November 25, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
edit- Robert Gilliam Jr. at A History of the Virginia House of Delegates: Database of House Members (DOME)
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