Robert Williams Daniel | |
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Member of the Virginia Senate from the 6th district | |
In office 1936 – December 20, 1940 | |
Preceded by | W. O. Rogers |
Succeeded by | Garland Gray |
Personal details | |
Born | September 11, 1884 Richmond, Virginia |
Died | December 20, 1940 Richmond, Virginia | (aged 56)
Resting place | Hollywood Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Mrs. Eloise Hughes Smith (m. 1914 – div. 1923) Mrs. Margery Durant Campbell (m. 1923 – div. 1928) Mrs. Charlotte Bemiss Christian (m. 1929– wid. 1940) |
Children | Margery Randolph Daniel Robert Williams Daniel, Jr. |
Residence(s) | Lower Brandon Plantation, Prince George County, Virginia |
Alma mater | University of Virginia |
Occupation | Banker, Farmer, Politician |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1917–1919 |
Rank | Major |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Robert Williams Daniel (September 11, 1884 – December 20, 1940) was an American banker who survived the sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912, and later became a gentleman farmer and served in the Virginia Senate.[1]