Harry L. Maynard

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Harry Lee Maynard (June 8, 1861 – October 23, 1922) was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.

Harry Lee Maynard
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 2nd district
In office March 4, 1901 – March 3, 1911
Preceded by	Richard A. Wise
Succeeded by	Edward E. Holland
Member of the Virginia Senate from the 33rd district
In office December 6, 1893 – March 4, 1901
Preceded by	Joseph T. Lawless
Succeeded by	E. Finley Cromwell
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Portsmouth City
In office December 4, 1889 – December 2, 1891
Preceded by	R. L. Herbert
Succeeded by	William A. Fentress
Personal details
Born	(1861-06-08)June 8, 1861 Portsmouth, Virginia
Died	October 23, 1922(1922-10-23) (aged 61) Fort Totten, New York
Resting place	Portsmouth, Virginia
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College
Profession	Businessman in real estate and insurance

Biography

Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, Maynard attended the common schools of Norfolk County. He was graduated from the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College at Blacksburg in 1880. He engaged in the real estate business and the promotion of public utilities. He served as member of the State house of delegates in 1889 and 1890. He served in the State senate in 1893–1901.

Maynard was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-seventh and to the four succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1901 – March 3, 1911). He was an unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1910. He moved to New York City and engaged in the insurance and real estate business. He died in Fort Totten, New York, October 23, 1922. He was interred in Oak Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Virginia.

Electoral history

• 1900; Maynard was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives defeating Republican Richard A. Wise, Socialist Labor James B. Flynn, and Labor C.C. Williams, winning 62.21% of the vote.
• 1902; Maynard was re-elected defeating Republican Robert M. Hughes and Socialists Lewis A. Hall and P.A. Wiggins, winning 75.94% of the vote.
• 1904; Maynard was re-elected defeating Republican Hughes, Socialist Lewis A. Hall, and Socialist Godfrey Kinder, winning 78.34% of the vote.
• 1906; Maynard was re-elected defeating Republican Floyd Hughes, winning 99.98% of the vote.
• 1908; Maynard was re-elected defeating Republican D.L. Groner and Socialist W.B. Muller, winning 70.3% of the vote.

Sources

• United States Congress. "Harry L. Maynard (id: M000283)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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