Emmett H. Poindexter
Emmett H. Poindexter | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Louisa County | |
| In office January 12, 1938 – January 12, 1944 | |
| Preceded by | Robert B. Massie |
| Succeeded by | Henry S. Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Emmett Hawkins Poindexter November 6, 1892 |
| Died | October 21, 1945 (aged 52) Castle Point, New York, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Ruth Sanne |
| Alma mater | Medical College of Virginia |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Unit | Medical Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Emmett Hawkins Poindexter (November 6, 1892 – October 21, 1945) was an American physician, merchant, and politician. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1938 to 1944, representing his native Louisa County.
Early life
Poindexter was born on November 6, 189,2 at the historic Fredericks Hall in the Cuckoo District of Louisa County, Virginia.[1][2] His parents were Susan Ann Richardson (1855-1938) and her husband Edward Hawkins Poindexter (1853-1942).[1][2] Fredericks Hall was owned by the locally prominent Harris family during most of the 19th century. However, after the Civil War, the house was sold and had numerous owners before being purchased by the Poindexters.[3]
Poindexter was educated privately at McGuire's School in Louisiana County.[1][2] He enrolled in the Medical College of Virginia, where he earned a degree in pharmacy.[1][2]
Career
Poindexter was a physician and merchant.[1] He served overseas in World War I as Base Hospital 45 with "McGuire Unit".[1][2] After the war, he formed a business with his father.[2]
He served on the board of directors of the Bank of Louisa, as well as the Louisa Fire Insurance Company and Neighborhood Theatres, Inc.[1][2] He was a member of the State Highway Commission.[2]
Louisa County voters first elected Poindexter to represent them (part-time) in the Virginia House of Delegates in 1937.[4] He won re-election twice, but resigned after the 1942 regular session, thus serving from 1938 to 1942.[4][2]
Personal life
Poindexter married Ruth Maxine Sanne.[1][2] They had a son, Emmett Poindexter Jr., and a daughter, Martha Anne Poindexter.[2] Poindexter lived in the Fredericks Hall house virtually his entire life.[1]
He was a member of the American Legion, the Masons, Acca Temple of the Shrine, and the Commonwealth Club.[2] He was also a member of the Baptist Church.[2]
Poindexter died in the Veterans Hospital in Castle Point, New York, on October 21, 1945, at the age of 51.[2] He was buried at the Bethpage Christian Church cemetery in Louisa County, Virginia.
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i E. Griffith Dodson, The General Assembly of Virginia (1919-1939) (Virginia State publication 1939) p. 574
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "Emmett H. Poindexter, 51, Of Fredericks Hall, Dies". Richmond Times-Dispatch. October 22, 1945. p. 15. Retrieved June 26, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Claudia Anderson Chisholm and Ellen Gray Lillie, Old Home Places of Louisa County (Louisa County Historical Society 1979) p. 74
- ^ a b Cynthia Miller Leonard, The Virginia General Assembly 1619-1978 (Richmond, Virginia State Library) pp. 664, 669, 674
External links
- Emmett H. Poindexter at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007