Background
Via, Lemuel R. was born on August 25, 1873 in Free Union, Virginia, United States. Son of BeZael L. and Lucy Ellen (Maupin) Via.
Via, Lemuel R. was born on August 25, 1873 in Free Union, Virginia, United States. Son of BeZael L. and Lucy Ellen (Maupin) Via.
Bachelor of Arts, William and Mary College, 1896. Bachelor of Laws, Georgetown University, 1898. Master of Laws, Columbian University, 1899.
Doctor of Civil Law, 1900.
Admitted to West Virginia, bar, 1898. Prosecuting attorney, Cabell County, West Virginia, 1925-1928. Assistant United State Attorneys, 1934-1937.
Director trial examiners National Bituminous Coal Commission, 1937-1938.
Appointed United State Attorneys, Southern District of West Virginia, 1938 (recess appointment). Re-appointed for full term, 1939-1943, Retired, 1943.
Democratic candidate for Congress, 4th West Virginia District, 1930.
Member West Virginia State Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, American Bar Association Elk. Clubs: Guyandotte, Huntington Country.
Married Garnet Ann Ashworth, December 19, 1922. Children: Lemuel Richard, Martha Lucy.