William Robertson McKenney

William Robertson McKenney
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 4th district
In office
March 4, 1895 May 2, 1896
Preceded by James F. Epes
Succeeded by Robert T. Thorp
Personal details
Born (1851-12-02)December 2, 1851
Petersburg, Virginia
Died January 3, 1916(1916-01-03) (aged 64)
Petersburg, Virginia
Resting place Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, Virginia
Political party Democratic
Alma mater University of Virginia
Profession lawyer

William Robertson McKenney (December 2, 1851 – January 3, 1916) was a lawyer and U.S. Representative from Virginia.

Biography

Born in Petersburg, Virginia, Mckenney attended McCabe's University School at Petersburg and the University of Virginia at Charlottesville. He taught school. He graduated from the law school of the University of Virginia in June 1876. He was admitted to the bar and practiced in Petersburg, Virginia.

McKenney was elected president of the city council of Petersburg in 1888 and served six years. He served as delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1892. He served as member of the Democratic State executive committee, and presented credentials as a Democratic Member-elect to the Fifty-fourth Congress and served from March 4, 1895, to May 2, 1896, when he was succeeded by Robert T. Thorp, who successfully contested his election. He resumed the practice of law in Petersburg, Virginia, and died there January 3, 1916. He was interred in Blandford Cemetery.

Electoral history

Sources

 This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress website http://bioguide.congress.gov.

United States House of Representatives
Preceded by
James F. Epes
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 4th congressional district

18951896
Succeeded by
Robert T. Thorp
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