Marion K. Lowry
Marion K. Lowry | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Stafford and King George | |
| In office January 12, 1916 – January 9, 1918 | |
| Preceded by | James O. Heflin |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Lomax Hunter |
| In office December 4, 1901 – January 10, 1906 | |
| Preceded by | Henry T. Garnett |
| Succeeded by | Richard C. L. Moncure |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Marion King Lowry March 31, 1854 Stafford County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | June 26, 1939 (aged 85) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Hollywood Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Alelia Pollard |
Marion King Lowry (March 31, 1854 – June 26, 1939) was a Virginia politician. He served as a Republican in the Virginia House of Delegates.[1]
Early life
Marion King Lowry was born at Brooke Station in Stafford County, Virginia, to Alsie (née Beagle) and James Lewis Lowry.[2]
Career
Lowry was elected as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates in 1901. In 1905, he was appointed collector of the internal revenue for the second district. He remained in that role until 1915. He was elected again to the House of Delegates in 1916 and served four terms.[2] He presented a bill on roads in Virginia in 1901.[2] After politics, he worked in real estate.[2]
Personal life
Lowry married Alelia Pollard. They had a son, H. L.[2] He died on June 26, 1939, at Murphy's Hotel in Richmond. He was buried in Hollywood Cemetery.[2]
References
- ^ Swem, Earl G. (1918). Register of the General Assembly of Virginia, 1776–1918. Richmond: Virginia State Library. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f "Rites Observed This Afternoon for M. K. Lowry". Richmond Times-Dispatch. 1939-06-28. p. 14. Retrieved 2025-03-23 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
- Marion K. Lowry at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007