R. Carter Wellford
R. Carter Wellford | |
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| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Lancaster and Richmond | |
| In office January 12, 1910 – January 10, 1912 | |
| Preceded by | John Curlett |
| Succeeded by | Robert O. Norris Jr. |
| In office December 1, 1897 – December 4, 1901 | |
| Preceded by | Howard Hathaway |
| Succeeded by | John M. Lyell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Carter Wellford August 27, 1853 |
| Died | April 21, 1919 (aged 65) Warsaw, Virginia, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Lizzie Harrison (m. 1878) |
| Parent | Elizabeth Landon Carter |
| Education | University of Virginia |
| Signature | |
Robert Carter Wellford (August 27, 1853 – April 21, 1919) was an American politician who served in the Virginia House of Delegates, representing Lancaster and Richmond counties. Wellford was president of the Northern Neck Telephone and Telegraph Company and vice-president of the Northern Neck State Bank.
Robert Carter Wellford was the son of Dr. Armistead Nelson Wellford (1826-18840 and Elizabeth Landon Carter (1830-1858) and the oldest grandson of Robert Wormley Carter. He was also a grandson of Beverly R. Wellford. A descendant of Robert Carter I, he lived at historic Sabine Hall until his death, now a National Historic Landmark. He was a second cousin, thrice removed of President Thomas Jefferson.