Richard G. L. Paige

American politician
Richard G. L. Paige
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Norfolk County
In office
December 3, 1879 – December 5, 1883
Preceded byW. Scott Sykes
Succeeded byRobert B. Tabb
In office
December 6, 1871 – December 1, 1875
Succeeded byMiles Connor
Personal details
Born
Richard Gault Leslie Paige

(1846-05-31)May 31, 1846
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
DiedSeptember 21, 1904(1904-09-21) (aged 58)
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Alma materHoward University

Richard Gault Leslie Paige (May 31, 1846 – September 21, 1904) was a machinist and politician who served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing Norfolk County, from 1871 to 1875 during the Reconstruction era, and again from 1879 to 1883. A Republican, he was one of the first African Americans to serve in Virginia's government.[1] He was successful in business.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ Report of the Virginia State Library, Volumes 13-15. Richmond: Virginia State Library. 1918. Retrieved February 8, 2015. Virginia House of Delegates October 10, 1814.
  2. ^ Freedom's Lawmakers by Eric Foner

External links

  • Richard G. L. Paige at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
  • Richard G. L. Paige at Find a Grave
Offices and distinctions
Virginia House of Delegates
Preceded by
 Virginia Delegate for Norfolk County
1871–1875 		Succeeded by
Miles Connor
Preceded by
W. Scott Sykes
 Virginia Delegate for Norfolk County
1879–1883 		Succeeded by