Edwin H. Ragsdale Explained

State Delegate:Virginia
District:97th
Term Start:January 12, 1983
Term End:January 11, 1984
Predecessor:None (district created)
Successor:George W. Grayson
State Delegate1:Virginia
District1:34th
Term Start1:January 12, 1972
Term End1:January 14, 1976
Successor1:Robinson B. James
Party:Republican
Birth Name:Edwin Harris Ragsdale
Birth Date:18 December 1929
Birth Place:DeWitt, Virginia, U.S.
Death Place:Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Spouse:Juanita Helfert

Edwin Harris Ragsdale (December 18, 1929 – September 13, 2017) was an American real estate developer and Republican politician from Virginia. After serving as Chairman of the Henrico County Board of Supervisors, he was elected to two terms in the Virginia House of Delegates, serving from 1972 to 1976. He ran again in 1982, defeating Delegate George W. Grayson but was bested in a rematch the next year.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Photo Gallery of Henrico's Chairmen, 1934–Present - County of Henrico, Virginia. henrico.us. 2017-12-09.
  2. Web site: RAGSDALE, THE HONORABLE EDWIN | Obituaries. richmond.com. 2017-12-09.