Robert Stanard
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Robert Stanard (August 17, 1781 – May 14, 1846) was a Virginia lawyer, judge and political figure. He was the 16th Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates and later a judge on the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.
Quick Facts Justice of the Virginia Supreme Court, Preceded by ...
Robert Stanard | |
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Justice of the Virginia Supreme Court | |
In office January 19, 1839 – May 14, 1846 | |
Preceded by | William Brockenbrough |
Succeeded by | William Daniel |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Richmond City | |
In office 1835–1837 | |
Preceded by | Chapman Johnson |
Succeeded by | unknown |
16th Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
In office 1816–1817 | |
Preceded by | Andrew Stevenson |
Succeeded by | Linn Banks |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Spotsylvania County | |
In office 1808–1817 | |
Preceded by | Hugh T. Mercer |
Succeeded by | Garrett Minor |
Personal details | |
Born | (1781-08-17)August 17, 1781 Spotsylvania County, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | May 14, 1846(1846-05-14) (aged 64) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
Political party | Whig (from 1835) |
Other political affiliations | Independent (1813-1835) Democratic-Republican (1808-1813) |
Spouse |
Jane Stith Craig Stanard
(m. 1812; died 1824) |
Children | 4 |
Alma mater | College of William and Mary |
Occupation | Lawyer, judge, politician |
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