Henry Smith Chenault

Background

Chenault, Henry Smith was born on July 18, 1933 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of Henry Smith and Frances Lynn (Moore) Chenault.

Education

Bachelor, Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, Virginia, 1954; Master of Humanities, U. Richmond, 1970.

Career

Reporter, The Bee, Danville, Virginia, 1958-1960; telegraph editor, The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia, 1960-1964; assistant managing editor, The Richmond News Leader, Richmond, Virginia, 1964-1991.

Membership

With Army of the United States, 1955-1957. Member Society Professional Journalists (Richmond professional chapter, director 1968-1971), Virginia Press Association (chairman journalism education committee, 1987-1990).

Interests

• Avocation: United States first day cover collector.

Connections

Married Genevieve Guardia, August 19, 1958. Children: Henry Keith, Marjorie Carole.

Father:

Henry Smith Chenault

Mother:

Frances Lynn (Moore) Chenault

Spouse:

Genevieve Guardia

child:

Marjorie Carole Chenault

child:

Henry Keith Chenault