Oliver S. Marshall
Oliver S. Marshall (September 24, 1850 – May 19, 1934) was the Republican President of the West Virginia Senate from Hancock County and served from 1899 to 1901.
Oliver S. Marshall | |
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| Member of the West Virginia Senate | |
| Constituency | First District |
| In office 1896–1900 | |
| In office 1904–1908 | |
| In office 1912–1916 | |
| President of the West Virginia Senate | |
| In office 1898–1900 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 24, 1850 Fairview, West Virginia |
| Died | May 19, 1934 (aged 83) New Cumberland, West Virginia |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Tarr
(m. 1880, died)Nora Householder (m. 1890) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Bethany College |
| Occupation | Politician |
Biography
Oliver S. Marshall was born in Fairview, now New Manchester, West Virginia on September 24, 1850, to James G. and Lavinia Miller Marshall. He was the great grandson of Aaron Marshall, a pioneer settler about 1760 of what is now Hancock County. He attended West Liberty Normal School and graduated from Bethany College in 1878. He married Elizabeth Tarr on September 8, 1880, they had two children, John and Olive. After the death of Elizabeth, he married Nora Householder in 1890, and they had three children: Edith, Edmond, and Virginia. He died at his home in New Cumberland on May 19, 1934.[1][2]
In 1896, Oliver S. Marshall was elected to the West Virginia State Senate from the First Senatorial District. In 1892, Marshall served as a delegate to the Republican National Convention. He served as President of the West Virginia State Senate for the 1899 session. During his term he presided over Senate proceedings that led to the passage of bills that incorporated West Virginia banks and savings institutions, established a procedure for West Virginia public institutions to report to the Legislature, and reorganized the process for the Legislature to consider appropriations bills.[1]
He was reelected to the Senate in 1904 and 1912.[3]
Legacy
His house at New Cumberland, West Virginia was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.[4]
References
- Christy Venham (October 2000). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Marshall House" (PDF). State of West Virginia, West Virginia Division of Culture and History, Historic Preservation. Retrieved June 20, 2011.
- "Tribute Paid O. S. Marshall". The Evening Review. New Cumberland, West Virginia. May 22, 1934. p. 13. Retrieved July 7, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- West Virginia Legislative Hand Book and Manual and Official Register. State of West Virginia. 1916. p. 728. Retrieved July 7, 2020 – via Google Books.
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
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| Preceded by Nelson E. Whitaker |
President of the WV Senate 1899–1901 |
Succeeded by Anthony Smith |
