Oliver S. Marshall | |
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| President of the West Virginia Senate | |
| In office 1899–1901 | |
| Preceded by | Nelson E. Whitaker |
| Succeeded by | Anthony Smith |
| Member of theWest Virginia Senate from the1st District | |
| In office 1897–1901 | |
| In office 1905–1909 | |
| In office 1913–1917 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1850-09-24)September 24, 1850 Fairview, Virginia |
| Died | May 19, 1934(1934-05-19) (aged 83) New Cumberland, West Virginia |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Bethany College |
| Occupation | Politician |
Oliver S. Marshall (September 24, 1850 – May 19, 1934) was an American politician serving as a member of theWest Virginia Senate from1st District in three terms from 1897 to 1901, 1905 to 1909, and 1913 to 1917. A member of theRepublican Party, he served asPresident of the Senate from 1899 to 1901.
Oliver S. Marshall was born in Fairview, Virginia, nowNew Manchester, West Virginia on September 24, 1850, to James G. and Lavinia Miller Marshall. He was the great grandson of Aaron Marshall, a pioneer settler about 1760 of what is nowHancock County, West Virginia. He attendedWest Liberty Normal School and graduated fromBethany College in 1878. He married Elizabeth Tarr on September 8, 1880; they had two children, John and Olive. After the death of Elizabeth, he married Nora Householder in 1890, and they had three children: Edith, Edmond, and Virginia.
In 1896, Oliver S. Marshall was elected to the West Virginia State Senate from the First Senatorial District. In 1892, Marshall served as a delegate to theRepublican National Convention. He served as President of the West Virginia State Senate for the 1899 session. During his term he presided over Senate proceedings that led to the passage of bills that incorporated West Virginia banks and savings institutions, established a procedure for West Virginia public institutions to report to the Legislature, and reorganized the process for the Legislature to consider appropriations bills.[1] He was reelected to the Senate in 1904 and 1912.[2]
Marshall died at his home inNew Cumberland on May 19, 1934.[1][3]
Hishouse at New Cumberland, West Virginia was listed on theNational Register of Historic Places in 2001.[4]
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