E. C. Buck (March 21, 1852 – February 24, 1925) was an American politician and minister from Virginia. He served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates for 10 years.

E. C. Buck
Personal details
Born(1852-03-21)March 21, 1852
near Abingdon, Virginia, U.S.
DiedFebruary 24, 1925(1925-02-24) (aged 72)
near Abingdon, Virginia, U.S.
Resting placenear Abingdon, Virginia, U.S.
ChildrenFred C. Buck
Occupation
  • Politician
  • minister

Early life

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E. C. Buck was born on March 21, 1852, near Abingdon, Virginia.[1]

Career

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Buck served in the Virginia House of Delegates, representing Washington County and Bristol, for 10 years. He was chairman of the committee on counties, towns and cities.[1]

Buck was minister of the Christian Church for 50 years.[1]

Personal life

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Buck married and had several children, including Fred C., E. C. Jr., Lucius A., Mrs. Robert C. Bradford and Mrs. Ray Patterson. His son Fred also served in the Virginia House of Delegates.[1][2]

Buck died on February 24, 1925, at his home near Abingdon. He was buried in the family cemetery at Bethany, near Abingdon.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Rev. E. C. Buck Dies at Home Near Abingdon". The Roanoke World-News. February 24, 1925. p. 2. Retrieved October 2, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. 
  2. ^ "Former Delegate Fred Buck Dies in Abingdon". The Roanoke Times. March 2, 1964. p. 12. Retrieved October 2, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.