H. Clyde Pearson | |
|---|---|
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| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 18th district | |
| In office January 10, 1968 – March 14, 1970 | |
| Preceded by | Hale Collins |
| Succeeded by | David F. Thornton |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Lee County | |
| In office January 13, 1954 – July 30, 1956 | |
| Preceded by | Walter B. Greene |
| Succeeded by | William C. Fugate |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Henry Clyde Pearson March 12, 1925 Ocoonita, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | March 26, 2010 (aged 85) Salem, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Norma Jean Calton (m. 1956) |
| Alma mater | Union College University of Richmond |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Henry Clyde Pearson (March 12, 1925 – March 26, 2010) was an American lawyer and politician. A veteran of both the House of Delegates and, later, the Senate, he was in 1961, the Republican nominee for Governor of Virginia.[1][2]
Early life
He served in the Navy during World War II. He became after in Republican politics after graduating from the University of Richmond and establishing his law firm in Jonesville.[3] He was a supporter of Eisenhower in 1952, and supported the candidacy of William C. Wampler.[3]
Political career
When he was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates, he was just one of five Republicans in the legislature at the time.[4]
References
- ↑ Fletcher, Paul (March 29, 2010). "Judge H. Clyde Pearson, RIP". Virginia Lawyers Weekly. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
- ↑ "H. Clyde Pearson". The Roanoke Times. Retrieved March 1, 2020 – via Legacy.com.
- 1 2 "Pearson Needs Campaign Cash". The News and Advance. 1961-07-10. p. 2. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ↑ "Judge leds state's Republican renaissance'". The Roanoke Times. 2010-03-30. p. 11. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
External links
- H. Clyde Pearson at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
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