E. Blackburn Moore

Edgar Blackburn "Blackie" Moore (April 26, 1897 – July 22, 1980) was an American politician. A Democrat, he served in the Virginia House of Delegates 1933–1967 and was its Speaker 1950–1967, making him the second longest serving Speaker after Linn Banks.[1][2]

E. Blackburn Moore
49th Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates
In office January 11, 1950 – January 10, 1968
Preceded by	G. Alvin Massenburg
Succeeded by	John Warren Cooke
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 24th district
In office January 8, 1964 – January 10, 1968
Preceded by	Junie L. Bradshaw
Succeeded by	Flournoy L. Largent Jr.
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 25th district
In office January 10, 1962 – January 8, 1964
Preceded by	None (district created)
Succeeded by	Wilbur C. Daniel
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Clarke, Frederick, and Winchester
In office August 17, 1933 – January 10, 1962
Preceded by	Joseph S. Denny
Succeeded by	None (districts numbered)
Personal details
Born	Edgar Blackburn Moore April 26, 1897 Washington, D.C., U.S.
Died	July 22, 1980 (aged 83) Winchester, Virginia, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Dorothy Parker
Residence	Berryville, Virginia
Alma mater	Davidson College Cornell University
Occupation	Farmer, Banker

Personal life

Moore was born in Washington, D.C.. He attended Davidson College and Cornell University. On September 8, 1920 he married Dorothy Parker of Charlotte, North Carolina.[2]

Moore lived in Berryville, Virginia in Clarke County. He was a fruit grower and banker.[1][3]

Political career

Moore entered the House of Delegates in 1933. By 1942 he had been named chair of the Confirmation Committee. He joined the Rules Committee in 1948, and was chosen as Speaker in 1950.[1][4][5]

Moore was an alternate delegate to the 1944 Democratic National Convention, and a full delegate in 1948.[3]

He became a member of the State Water Control Board when it was established in 1946 and served on it until 1970. He was its chair most of that period.[2]

Later life

Moore died in Winchester, Virginia on July 22, 1980. He is buried in Greenhill Cemetery in Berryville.[2]

Notes

1. "Session 1966; Moore, E. Blackburn". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved 2008-12-10.
2. Jamerson, p. 139
3. Political Graveyard
4. "Session 1942; Moore, E. Blackburn". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved 2008-12-10.
5. "Session 1948; Moore, E. Blackburn". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved 2008-12-10.

References

• Jamerson, Bruce F., Clerk of the House of Delegates, supervising (2007). Speakers and Clerks of the Virginia House of Delegates, 1776-2007. Richmond, Virginia: Virginia House of Delegates.
• "Past members; E. Blackburn Moore". Virginia House of Delegates.
• "Index to Politicians; Moore, E-F". The Political Graveyard.