Edward David Bland | |
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Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Prince George/Surry district | |
In office 1879–1884 | |
Preceded by | Robert E. Bland |
Succeeded by | William Faulcon |
Personal details | |
Born | October 1848 Dinwiddie County, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | February 13, 1927 Prince George County, Virginia, U.S. |
Resting place | People's Memorial Cemetery, Petersburg, Virginia |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Nancy Jones |
Children | 9 |
Edward David Bland (October 1848 – February 13, 1927) was an American politician. A three-term member of the Virginia House of Delegates, Bland was known for helping to forge an alliance between African-American Republicans and the Readjuster Party.[1][2]