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Robert Whitehead

Birth	:	21 May 1897 Lovingston, Nelson County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	8 Jun 1960 Lovingston, Nelson County, Virginia, USA
Burial	:	Menorah Gardens, Southwest Ranches, Broward County, USA
Coordinate	:	26.0597992, -80.4307022
Description	:	Son of Stuart Baldwin Whitehead and Susan Withers Massie Whitehead Suggested edit: Robert Whitehead, son of Stuart Baldwin Whitehead, Sr., and Susan Withers Massie, was born on 21 Sept. 1897 at "Edge Hill," two miles south of Lovingston. Since Nelson County did not offer a high school diploma, he boarded in Lynchburg his senior year and graduated from E. C. Glass High School. in 1915. To earn money for college, he taught for one year in a one-room school in Stevens Cove, bicycling or riding horseback four miles each way. Exhausting physical labor in his father's apple orchard... Read More	Son of Stuart Baldwin Whitehead and Susan Withers Massie Whitehead Suggested edit: Robert Whitehead, son of Stuart Baldwin Whitehead, Sr., and Susan Withers Massie, was born on 21 Sept. 1897 at "Edge Hill," two miles south of Lovingston. Since Nelson County did not offer a high school diploma, he boarded in Lynchburg his senior year and graduated from E. C. Glass High School. in 1915. To earn money for college, he taught for one year in a one-room school in Stevens Cove, bicycling or riding horseback four miles each way. Exhausting physical labor in his father's apple orchard had convinced him that farm life was not for him. He enrolled in the University of Virginia Law School. There he was elected to the Raven Society. His studies were interrupted by volunteer service during World War I. He received his law degree in August 1919. Robert practiced law briefly in Lynchburg with J. Tinsley Coleman, then joined his father's law firm. He succeeded his father as Commonwealth's Attorney. He resigned in 1941 and was elected to the Virginia General Assembly, from January 1942 until his death in June 1960. Robert was a moderate Democrat who broke ranks with Harry Flood Byrd's "machine." He was a champion of public schools and mental institutions. He was referred to as "the conscience of the House." Robert was Chairman of the Education Committee and an influential member of the Finance Committee. His yearly dissection of the State budget was a highlight of the session. The House would be packed with reporters and spectators. Noted for his ability as an orator and debater, he was dubbed "the Patrick Henry of his generation." He had a keen sense of humor and did not hold a grudge. After his resignation as Commonwealth's Attorney, people whom he'd prosecuted hired him as their lawyer, not holding it against him, saying "He was only doing his job." Robert married (1) 16 June 1923 Jonesboro Baptist Church, Sallie Carter 1904-1952, daughter of Thomas James Carter and Lucy Maria Armstrong Ballard of Bryant, VA. As a seven-year-old, Sallie told Robert that when he became a lawyer she was going to marry him. Ten years later they met again, romance blossomed, and they were married. Robert said he should have been a Presbyterian and believed in predestination! They had two daughters: Ann Carter Whitehead (Mrs. H. Rogers Thomas) and Maria Ballard Whitehead (Mrs. F. Thompson Grove). Robert and Sallie built their home, "Windy Ridge," in 1925 a mile south of Lovingston on James River Road. Sallie died of cancer in 1952. Robert married (2) 8 Sept. 1954 Myra Loving McGinnis 1903-1970. Robert was a life-long member of Trinity Episcopal Church, serving on its vestry and teaching Sunday School. He died 8 June 1960 of a massive coronary and was buried at Trinity. Its parish hall was dedicated to the memory of Robert Whitehead and friend Dr. Frederick Melville Horsley. Robert's portrait hangs with those of his father and grandfather in the courthouse in Lovingston. Submitted to Nelson County Heritage by: Sarah Elizabeth Wallace, Great-granddaughter of Robert Whitehead. Written by Mrs. Ann Whitehead Thomas, his daughter. Sources: Nelson County records; Bible records, obituaries, family papers, personal knowledge. Contributor: Andy Keller (46846979) • [email protected]

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Robert Whitehead's memorial is located at: Menorah Gardens, Southwest Ranches, Broward County, USA.
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Robert Whitehead death on 8 Jun 1960 in Lovingston, Nelson County, Virginia, USA
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Latitude: 26.0597992
Longitude: -80.4307022

Family Members:

Parent

Stuart Baldwin “SB” Whitehead Sr.

(1859 - 1933)

Susan Withers Massie Whitehead

(1872 - 1949)

Spouse

Mrs Sallie Carter Whitehead

(1904 - 1952)

Siblings

John Baylor Whitehead

(1894 - 1959)

Catharine Massie Whitehead

(1899 - 1995)

Stuart Baldwin Whitehead Jr.

(1902 - 1969)

Paul Whitehead

(1908 - 1991)

Lucy Page Whitehead Hladky

(1915 - 1999)

Children

Maria Ballard Whitehead Grove

(1926 - 2013)

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