Charles R. Fenwick

Charles Rogers Fenwick (August 11, 1900 - February 22, 1969) was a Virginia Democratic politician who served in the Virginia House of Delegates and Senate representing Arlington County.

Early life and education

Fenwick was born on August 11, 1900 in Fairfax County, Virginia to Edward Taylor Fenwick and Clara Gulagher. He served in the U.S. Army during World War I. After his service, Fenwick attended the University of Virginia and in 1922 he was among the first members of the newly formed Beta Chapter of Sigma Nu fraternity. He played varsity football at U.Va. He graduated with a law degree from the University of Virginia and later attended post-graduate studies at George Washington University.

In 1929, Fenwick married Eleanor Russell Eastman.

Political career

Fenwick was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates representing Arlington County in 1939 and served in the House from 1940 to 1946. In 1947, Fenwick ran for, and was elected to, the Virginia Senate representing the 22nd Senate District. He was a delegate to 1952 Democratic National Convention from Virginia. Fenwick also served as a member of the Virginia Democratic State Central Committee from 1952 - 1964.^[1] In 1956, the Virginia Senate was redistricted and Fenwick was elected from the 9th District which still consisted of all of Arlington County.

In 1964, Fenwick was elected as a Presidential Elector for Virginia and cast his ballot for Lyndon B. Johnson. Throughout his life, Fenwick was a member of the American Bar Association, the Freemasons, the Shriners, the Elks Club, the Moose Lodge, the American Legion, the Rotary Club and the Farm Bureau.

Death and memorials

On February 22, 1969, Fenwick died and was buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Fairfax County, Virginia. A Washington Metro bridge linking Arlington and the District of Columbia is named for Senator Fenwick.

References

1. ^ Political Graveyard

Virginia House of Delegates
Preceded by William D. Medley	Virginia House of Delegates Representing Arlington County 1940–1946	Succeeded by George Damm
Senate of Virginia
Preceded by William D. Medley	Virginia Senate, District 22 1948–1956	Succeeded by Curry Carter
Preceded by George W. Palmer	Virginia Senate, District 9 1956–1969	Succeeded by M. Patton Echols

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Name	Fenwick, Charles R.
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Date of birth	August 11, 1900
Place of birth	Fairfax County, Virginia
Date of death	February 22, 1969
Place of death	Arlington County, Virginia