Joseph C. Moxley Explained

Joseph C. Moxley
Term Start:1952
Term End:1961
Birth Date:17 November 1884
Birth Place:Alleghany County, North Carolina, U.S.
Death Place:Marion, Virginia, U.S.
Resting Place:Hale Cemetery
Elk Creek, Virginia, U.S.
Spouse:Emma Rose Kirby
Children:1

Joseph C. Moxley (November 17, 1884 – February 6, 1976) was an American politician and physician from Virginia. He served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1952 to 1961.

Early life

Joseph C. Moxley was born on November 17, 1884, in Alleghany County, North Carolina, to Sara (née Tolliver) and Alfred Moxley.[1] He attended North Carolina Medical College.[2]

Career

Moxley worked as a doctor in Grayson County for 63 years. He also served as medical examiner of Grayson County. He was director of Grayson National Bank in Independence.[1] He was also a dairy and cattle farmer.[1]

Moxley was a Republican. He represented Grayson County in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1952 to 1961. He served as a member of the town council of Independence. He was defeated for re-election in 1961 by Virgil J. Cox.[1] [2] [3]

Personal life

Moxley married Emma Rose Kirby, daughter of Nancy (née McKnight) and James Heath Moxley, of Grayson County. They had a daughter, Nancy.[1] [2] [4] He was a member and leader of the Lebanon United Methodist Church.[1]

Moxley died on February 6, 1976, at the Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion. He was buried at Hale Cemetery in Elk Creek.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: Dr. Joseph C. Moxley . February 8, 1976 . . B4 . . October 12, 2024.
  2. Web site: Joseph C. Moxley . Virginia House of Delegates . October 12, 2024.
  3. News: Newly Elected Dr. Cox Set to Fulfill Election Pledge . November 16, 1961 . The Register . 2B . . October 12, 2024.
  4. News: Moxley, Emma K. . November 15, 1989 . . B2 . . October 12, 2024.