GOVERNORS OF THE STATE— 1861-1915
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substantial interest in mineral properties and
mining enterprises. While so much of his
life has been spent in the way suggested,
Mr. Stuart has, nevertheless, found time to
engaged in public service. He was a lead-
ing member of the constitutional convention
of 1901-02, and in 1903 was elected a mem-
ber of the Virginia corporation commission
for a term expiring in 1908. In 1914 he was
elected governor, and he is still the chief
executive. Two events so far contribute to
make his term memorable. One is the adop-
tion by the people of the prohibition of the
sale of liquor ; and the other is the great
'"Confederate reunion" held in June, 1915. in
the city of Richmond. He was a member also
of the board of visitors of the University of
Virginia, and of the College of William and
Mary. In religious preference Mr. Stuart
is a Methodist and in politics a Democrat.
He is a member of the Society of Sons of
the Revolution, the D, K. E. fraternity, and
of the Westmoreland and Commonwealth
clubs in Richmond, Virginia. He married
Margaret Bruce Carter, February 26, 1896,
and has one child.
