Edward Everard Goodwyn | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 6th district | |
| In office 1945–1947 | |
| Preceded by | Garland Gray |
| Succeeded by | Garland Gray |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 26, 1874 Greensville, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | April 29, 1961 Richmond, Virginia |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lucille Grigg |
| Alma mater | Franklin Academy |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1914-1919, 1936-1940 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Unit | Virginia Militia |
| Battles/wars | First World War |
Edward Everard Goodwyn (September 26, 1874 – April 29, 1961) (nicknamed "E.E.") was a Southside Virginia militia leader and real estate and insurance executive who served as a Democratic short-term member of the Virginia Senate representing his native Greensville, Suffolk and Surry Counties.[1] Goodwyn was appointed to the unexpired term of state senator Garland Gray when Gray announced his resignation citing family business obligations. Two years later, Goodwyn announced his retirement, Gray entered the race and was again elected to his former seat.
- ^ Richard Lee Morton, Virginia Lives, the Old Dominion's Who's Who 1964 (Historical Record Association, Hopkinsville, Kentucky 1964), p. 384
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