Lucien Keith

Lucien Keith (March 31, 1860 – March 16, 1933) was an American Democratic politician who served as a member of the Virginia Senate from 1918 to 1920.

Lucien Keith
Member of the Virginia Senate from the 11th district
In office January 9, 1918 – January 14, 1920
Preceded by	Theodore C. Pilcher
Succeeded by	J. Bradshaw Beverley
Personal details
Born	(1860-03-31)March 31, 1860 Fauquier County, Virginia, U.S.
Died	March 16, 1933(1933-03-16) (aged 72) Woodburne, Fauquier County, Virginia, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Elizabeth Sharpless ​ (died 1920)​
Relatives	James Keith (uncle)
Alma mater	University of Virginia
Occupation	Politician lawyer judge

Early life

Lucien Keith was one of ten children born to Sarah (née Blackwell) and Isham Keith. His uncle was Virginia chief justice James Keith.^[1] His grandfather, Isham Keith (1801–1863), served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates in 1843.^{[citation needed]}

Career

Keith practiced law in Fairfax, Virginia, and moved his practice to Anniston, Alabama. He returned to live in Warrenton, Virginia, in 1909.^[1]

Keith was mayor of Warrenton twice. He was a judge of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court in Richmond.^[1] He served one term in the Virginia Senate, representing Fauquier and Loudoun counties from 1918 to 1920.^[2][3]

Personal life

Keith married Elizabeth Sharpless of Philadelphia. She died in 1920.^[1] He died on March 16, 1933, aged 73, at his home in Woodburne, Fauquier County.^[1]