John A. Lesner

John Adam Lesner (June 26, 1868 – July 5, 1938) was an American Democratic politician who served twice as a member of the Senate of Virginia, from 1908 to 1916 and from 1923 until his death in 1938.[1][2]

John A. Lesner
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 2nd district
In office
January 9, 1924  July 5, 1938
Preceded byJ. Frank Sergent
Succeeded byRalph H. Daughton
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 31st district
In office
February 28, 1923  January 9, 1924
Preceded byE. Griffith Dodson
Succeeded byThomas J. Downing
In office
January 10, 1912  January 12, 1916
Preceded byWilliam W. Sale
Succeeded byEarl C. Mathews
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 33rd district
In office
January 8, 1908  January 10, 1912
Preceded byJohn C. Niemeyer
Succeeded bySamuel T. Montague
Personal details
Born
John Adam Lesner

(1868-06-26)June 26, 1868
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
DiedJuly 5, 1938(1938-07-05) (aged 70)
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Rose Isaac Creekmur

The Lesner Bridge in Virginia Beach, Virginia is named after him.

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