Frank Hume

Frank Hume (July 21, 1843 – July 17, 1906) was an American politician who served in the Virginia House of Delegates.[1] The Hume School is named for him, and the Frank Hume Memorial Fountain, known as the "whispering wall," at the University of Virginia was built in his honor.

Frank Hume
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Alexandria City and Alexandria
In office
December 6, 1899  December 4, 1901
Preceded byLouis C. Barley
Succeeded byJames R. Caton
In office
December 4, 1889  December 2, 1891
Preceded byLawrence W. Corbett
Succeeded byCharles Bendheim
Personal details
Born(1843-07-21)July 21, 1843
Culpeper, Virginia, U.S.
DiedJuly 17, 1906(1906-07-17) (aged 62)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Emma Phillips Norris
Military service
Allegiance Confederate States
Branch/serviceConfederate States Army
Years of service1861–1865
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

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