Virgis M. Ashworth (November 25, 1911[1] – June 18, 1975) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Alabama House of Representatives.

Virgis M. Ashworth
57th Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives
In office
1961–1961
Preceded byCharles C. Adams
Succeeded byAlbert Brewer
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives
In office
1954–1963
Personal details
Born(1911-11-25)November 25, 1911
Herrin, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJune 18, 1975(1975-06-18) (aged 63)
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of Alabama
Birmingham School of Law

Life and career

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Ashworth was born in Herrin, Illinois.[2] He attended the University of Alabama and Birmingham School of Law.[3]

Ashworth served in the Alabama House of Representatives[4] from 1954 to 1963.

Ashworth died[5] on June 18, 1975 of an apparent suicide, at the age of 63.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Virgis M. Ashworth: Up From The Mines". The Centreville Times. Centreville, Alabama. June 22, 1961. p. 12. Retrieved December 21, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.  
  2. ^ a b Sharp, Nancy Weatherly; Sharp, James Roger (June 30, 1999). American Legislative Leaders in the South, 1911-1994. Bloomsbury Academic. p. 53. ISBN 9780313032066 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ Alabama Official and Statistical Register, Brown Printing Company, 1959
  4. ^ A Manual for Alabama Legislators, Legislative Reference Service, State of Alabama, 1955
  5. ^ "Judge apparently takes own life". The Anniston Star. Anniston, Alabama. June 19, 1975. p. 26. Retrieved December 21, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.