Robert O. Norris Jr.
Portrait of Norris, c. 1944
President pro tempore of the Senate of Virginia
In office January 10, 1945 – January 11, 1950
Preceded by	Henry T. Wickham
Succeeded by	Morton G. Goode
Member of the Virginia Senate
In office January 24, 1928 – January 11, 1956
Preceded by	Thomas J. Downing
Succeeded by	Thomas H. Blanton
Constituency	30th district (1928–1936) 31st district (1936–1956)
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Lancaster and Richmond
In office January 10, 1912 – January 24, 1928
Preceded by	R. Carter Wellford
Succeeded by	Raymond Sisson
Personal details
Born	Robert Opie Norris Jr. (1880-11-04)November 4, 1880 Lively, Virginia, U.S.
Died	June 21, 1960(1960-06-21) (aged 79) Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Lelia Fauntleroy Claybrook
Education	Richmond College ( LLB)
Occupation	Lawyer politician

Robert Opie Norris Jr. (November 4, 1880 – June 21, 1960) was an American Democratic politician who served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates and Senate. He was the Senate's President pro tempore from 1945 to 1950. ^[1]

The Robert O. Norris Bridge that spans the Rappahannock River between Lancaster and Middlesex counties is named in his honor.

References

External links

• Robert O. Norris Jr. at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
• Robert O. Norris Jr. at Find a Grave