Robert O. Norris Jr.

Robert Opie Norris Jr. (November 4, 1880 – June 21, 1960) was an American Democratic politician who served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates and Senate. He was the Senate's President pro tempore from 1945 to 1950.[1]

Robert O. Norris Jr.
President pro tempore
of the Senate of Virginia
In office
January 10, 1945 – January 11, 1950
Preceded byHenry T. Wickham
Succeeded byMorton G. Goode
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 30th district
In office
January 8, 1936 – January 11, 1956
Preceded byJohn W. Rust
Succeeded byThomas H. Blanton
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 31st district
In office
January 24, 1928 – January 8, 1936
Preceded byThomas J. Downing
Succeeded byHenry T. Wickham
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Lancaster and Richmond
In office
January 10, 1912 – January 24, 1928
Preceded byR. Carter Wellford
Succeeded byRaymond Sisson
Personal details
Born
Robert Opie Norris Jr.

(1880-11-04)November 4, 1880
Lively, Virginia, U.S.
DiedJune 21, 1960(1960-06-21) (aged 79)
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Lelia Fauntleroy Claybrook
Alma materRichmond College (LL.B.)

The Robert O. Norris Bridge that spans the Rappahannock River between Lancaster and Middlesex counties is named in his honor.

References
  1. Dodson, E. Griffith (1960). The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia, 1940-1960 - Register. Richmond: Virginia State Library.
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