V. V. Whittington
V. V. Whittington | |
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Whittington in 1974 | |
| Member of the Louisiana State Senate | |
| In office 1928–1932 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Volney Voss Whittington September 26, 1893 Bossier Parish, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | February 7, 1974 (aged 80) Benton, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Relatives | Walter O. Bigby (son-in-law) |
| Occupation | Banker |
Volney Voss Whittington (September 26, 1893 – February 7, 1974) was an American banker and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Louisiana State Senate from 1928 to 1932.[1]
Life and career
Whittington was born in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, the son of Jasper and Anna Martin Whittington. He served in the armed forces during World War I, which after his discharge,[2] he worked as a teacher.[3]
Whittington served in the Louisiana State Senate from 1928 to 1932.[1] After his service in the Senate, he worked as a banker for multiple banking companies, and he served as vice president of the American Banking Association from 1949 to 1951.[3]
Death
Whittington died on February 7, 1974, in Benton, Louisiana, at the age of 80.[4][5] He was buried at Hillcrest Cemetery.[3]
References
- ^ a b McEnany, Arthur (January 2008). "Membership in the Louisiana Senate: 1880 - Present" (PDF). Louisiana State Senate. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 25, 2015. Retrieved January 26, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ "Volney V Whittington". U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Retrieved June 26, 2025 – via Ancestry.com. (subscription required)
- ^ a b c "Whittington Dies at 80 In Bossier". The Times. Shreveport, Louisiana. February 8, 1974. p. 1. Retrieved January 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Person Record". Bossier Parish Libraries History Center. Archived from the original on January 27, 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ "Volney Whittington". U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014. Retrieved June 26, 2025 – via Ancestry.com. (subscription required)