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John J. Wicker Jr.
John Jordan Wicker Jr. (December 31, 1893 – July 20, 1985) was an American lawyer and Democratic Party (United States), Democratic politician who served as a member of the Virginia Senate from 1932 to 1936, representing the Richmond, Virginia, City of Richmond. He served as the president of Fork Union Military Academy from 1930 to 1945. A founding member of the American Legion, he was elected the chairman of Virginia Limited Constitutional Convention of 1945, Virginia's 1945 Constitutional Convention which aimed to expand voting rights to members of the armed forces during wartime. References External links * * 1893 births 1985 deaths Furman University alumni Politicians from Richmond, Virginia University of Richmond alumni Democratic Party Virginia state senators Lawyers from Richmond, Virginia 20th-century American legislators 20th-century American lawyers 20th-century Virginia politicians {{Virginia-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lyndon, Kentucky
Lyndon is a home rule-class city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 11,002 at the 2010 census, up from 9,369 at the 2000 census. Incorporated on May 10, 1965, Lyndon became part of the new Louisville Metro government in 2003. It remains an independent city with its own mayor and emergency services and is not counted in Louisville's population although its citizens can vote for the mayor of Louisville and Metro Council members. History The area is the home of Oxmoor Farm, the residence of Alexander Scott Bullitt, one of the drafters of Kentucky's first constitution. At some point after 1865, the L&N offered local landowner Alvin Wood connection to their network provided that he pay the costs of constructing the station and donate the land for the spur. He did so, and in 1871 the Lyndon depot began service. The town's etymology remains uncertain, although some connect it to Linn's Station and others to explorer William Linn.Rennick, Robert. '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
