Emmett H. Poindexter

Emmett Hawkins Poindexter (November 6, 1892 – October 21, 1945) was an American physician, merchant, and politician. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1938 to 1944, representing his native Louisa County.

Early life

Poindexter was born on November 6, 189,2 at the historic Fredericks Hall in the Cuckoo District of Louisa County, Virginia. His parents were Susan Ann Richardson (1855-1938) and her husband Edward Hawkins Poindexter (1853-1942).

Poindexter was educated privately at McGuire's School in Louisiana County.

Personal life Poindexter married Ruth Maxine Sanne. They had a son, Emmett Poindexter Jr., and a daughter, Martha Anne Poindexter. Poindexter lived in the Fredericks Hall house virtually his entire life.

He was a member of the American Legion, the Masons, Acca Temple of the Shrine, and the Commonwealth Club. He was also a member of the Baptist Church.

Poindexter died in the Veterans Hospital in Castle Point, New York, on October 21, 1945, at the age of 51. He was buried at the Bethpage Christian Church cemetery in Louisa County, Virginia.