A. Willis Robertson

Absalom Willis Robertson
United States Senator
from Virginia
In office
November 6, 1946 – December 30, 1966
Preceded byThomas G. Burch
Succeeded byWilliam B. Spong Jr.
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
In office
March 4, 1933 – November 5, 1946
Preceded byJohn W. Fishburne
Succeeded byBurr Harrison
ConstituencyAt-large district, 7th seat (1933–1935)
7th district (1935–1946)
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 22nd district
In office
January 12, 1916 – January 9, 1924
Preceded byWilliam T. Paxton
Succeeded byRobert Noell
Personal details
Born
Absalom Willis Robertson

(1887-05-27)May 27, 1887
Martinsburg, West Virginia, U.S.
DiedNovember 1, 1971(1971-11-01) (aged 84)
Lexington, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseGladys Churchill Willis
Children2, including Pat
RelativesGordon P. Robertson (grandson)
EducationUniversity of Richmond (BA)

Absalom Willis Robertson (May 27, 1887 – November 1, 1971) was an American politician from Virginia who served in public office for over 50 years. A member of the Democratic Party and lukewarm ally of the Byrd Organization led by fellow U.S. Senator Harry F. Byrd,[1] Robertson represented Virginia in the U.S. House of Representatives (1933–1946) and the U.S. Senate (1946–1966), and had earlier served in the Virginia General Assembly. A member of the conservative coalition during his congressional career, Robertson was a vocal opponent of civil rights. Robertson was also the father of televangelist and political commentator Pat Robertson.

  1. ^ Heinemann, Ronald. Robertson, A. Willis (1887–1971). Encyclopedia of Virginia. Retrieved October 7, 2021.