List of United States Political Families (G) - The Glass

The Glass

  • Robert H. Glass (1820-1896), delegate to the Democratic National Convention 1860. Father of Carter Glass.
    • Carter Glass (1858-1946), Virginia State Senator 1899-1902, delegate to the Virginia Constitutional Convention 1901 1902, U.S. Representative from Virginia 1902-1918, delegate to the Democratic National Convention 1916 1920 1924 1928 1932 1940 1944, Democratic National Committeeman 1916-1928, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury 1918-1920, U.S. Senator from Virginia 1920-1946, candidate for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States 1920. Son of Robert H. Glass.

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