David E. Satterfield III

David Edward Satterfield III
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 3rd district
In office 1965–1981
Preceded by	J. Vaughan Gary
Succeeded by	Thomas J. Bliley, Jr.
Personal details
Born	December 2, 1920(1920-12-02) Richmond, Virginia
Died	September 30, 1988(1988-09-30) (aged 67) Richmond, Virginia
Political party	Democratic
Profession	lawyer
Religion	Episcopalian

David Edward Satterfield III (December 2, 1920 in Richmond, Virginia – September 30, 1988 in Richmond) was a U.S. Representative from Virginia's 3rd congressional district. He served eight consecutive terms from 1965 until 1981. His father, Dave E. Satterfield, Jr., served in the House of Representatives from 1937–1945.

Biography

Prior to his election to the House of Representatives, Satterfield served as an assistant United States attorney from 1950–1953, a Richmond city councilman from 1954–1956, and in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1960–1964.

He was admitted to the bar in both Virginia and the District of Columbia. He practiced law in Richmond, and, after he left Congress, in Washington, D.C. and Arlington, Virginia.

External links

• David E. Satterfield III at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
• Virginia General Assembly biography

United States House of Representatives
Preceded by J. Vaughan Gary	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 3rd congressional district 1965–1981	Succeeded by Thomas J. Bliley, Jr.