W. C. (Dan) Daniel

Former U.S. Representative, Virginia · District 5

W. C. (Dan) Daniel served as Representative for Virginia, District 5 (1969-1989).

W. C. (Dan) Daniel no longer holds this office. See the current Virginia officials.

Portrait of W. C. (Dan) Daniel
Role Former U.S. Representative

Office held, as recorded in the directory.

District District 5

The district this member is elected from.

Service period 1969-1989

Dates of service on record.

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Biography

Wilbur Clarence Daniel served as a Representative from Virginia in the United States Congress from 1969 to 1988. A member of the Democratic Party, Wilbur Clarence Daniel contributed to the legislative process during 10 terms in office.1

Wilbur Clarence Daniel’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, Wilbur Clarence Daniel participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

Wilbur Clarence “Dan” Daniel (May 12, 1914 – January 23, 1988) was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia, serving ten terms from 1969 until his death from a heart attack in Charlottesville in 1988. He previously served as the National Commander of The American Legion from 1956 to 1957.

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References

  1. W. C. (Dan) Daniel. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved February 17, 2026.