Vernon C. Smith

Vernon C. Smith
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 9th district
In office 1950–1961
Succeeded by	Samuel J. Breeding
In office 1938–1948
Personal details
Born	Vernon Corbett Smith (1892-06-28)June 28, 1892 Grundy, Virginia, U.S.
Died	January 27, 1963(1963-01-27) (aged 70) Grundy, Virginia, U.S.
Resting place	Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery Richlands, Virginia, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Margaret Katherine Whitely
Children	2
Occupation	Politician bank president businessman

Vernon Corbett Smith (June 28, 1892 – January 27, 1963) was an American politician from Virginia. He served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1938 to 1948 and from 1950 to 1961.

Early life

Vernon Corbett Smith was born on June 28, 1892, in Grundy, Virginia.[1][2] He attended Grundy Senior High School.[2]

Career

Smith was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 9th district, from 1938 to 1948 and from 1950 to 1961. He was defeated for re-election by Samuel J. Breeding.[1][2] He helped establish Breaks Interstate Park and served on its commission. He was also a member of the Perrow Commission.[1]

Smith was a president of Cumberland Bank & Trust Company. He was an automotive dealer and was president of the Grundy Motor Corporation.[1][2]

Personal life

Smith married Margaret Katherine Whitley, daughter of Rachel (née Whitten) and Robert Whitley. They had a son, Harold Whitley, and daughter.[1][2][3] He was a Mason, Shriner and Presbyterian.[1][2]

Smith died following a heart attack on January 27, 1963, at his home in Grundy. He was buried in Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery in Richlands.[1]

References

1. "Vernon C. Smith Dies at Grundy". The Roanoke Times. January 28, 1963. p. 1. Retrieved October 9, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
2. "Vernon Corbett Smith". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
3. "Smith, Margaret Kate Whitley". The Roanoke Times. June 29, 1996. p. C2. Retrieved October 9, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.