Member of the Senate of Virginia
Roland E. Chase
In office January 13, 1932 – January 8, 1936Preceded by John M. Beaty Succeeded by Robert R. Parker In office January 9, 1918 – January 11, 1922Preceded by W. H. Roberts Succeeded by William W. G. Dotson In office January 8, 1908 – January 10, 1912Preceded by R. Walter Dickenson Succeeded by J. Powell Royall
Born Roland Ephraim Chase
(1867-08-14 ) August 14, 1867Clintwood , Virginia , U.S. Died September 14, 1948(1948-09-14) (aged 81) Clintwood, Virginia, U.S.Political party Republican Spouse Mary L. Chase
Roland Ephraim Chase (August 14, 1867 – September 14, 1948) was an American lawyer and Republican politician who served as a member of the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates.[ 1]
Career
In 1907, Chase was elected to represent the 3rd district in the Virginia Senate . He served a single term in the position. He later represented Dickenson and Wise counties in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1918 until 1922.[ 2]
In 1931, he was elected to the Virginia Senate for a second time, representing the 17th district . Chase was later the Republican candidate-at-large to represent Virginia's at-large congressional seat , losing to John W. Flannagan Jr. in the election.[ 2]
Personal life
Chase was married with six children. He died from a heart attack on September 14, 1948.[ 2]
Chase was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and was elected Grand Warden of the Virginia Grand Lodge in 1904.[ 3] He served as Grand Master in 1907.[ 4]
References
^ Report of the Virginia State Library, Volumes 13-15 . Richmond : Virginia State Library . 1918. Retrieved August 12, 2013 . Virginia House of Delegates October 10, 1814.
^ a b c "Roland E. Chase, Ex-Legislator, Dies in Clintwood" . Richmond Times-Dispatch . September 15, 1948. p. 21. Retrieved October 15, 2023 .
^ "Grand Lodge Odd-Fellows" . Richmond Times-Dispatch . May 12, 1904. p. 7. Retrieved October 15, 2023 .
^ "Mayor Gives Keys of City to Odd-Fellows and Grand Master Chase Responds" . Richmond Times-Dispatch . May 15, 1907. p. 4. Retrieved October 15, 2023 .
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