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LEWIS L. GREENWOOD

The Commissioner of Revenue for District No. 2
of Roanoke County, comprising Big Lick, Cave
Spring, and the town of Vinton, is Mr. L. L. Greenwood.
His father was
S. H. C. Greenwood, a
well-known and highly
esteemed farmer. Mr.
Greenwood's home is at
Cave Spring, in that
section of the county
where many famous apple
orchards are located,
and where success
and prosperity are being
won by many of its
citizens. For a number
of years Mr. Greenwood
was Deputy
Treasurer for Cave
Spring District, and the
acceptable manner in
which he discharged
his duties laid the foundation
for his successful candidacy for the position
as Commissioner. As Deputy Treasurer he came in
close contact with practically every resident of his
district, and the fact that he won popularity while
engaged in this work speaks eloquently for his efficiency
and tells of the kindness and consideration
which he showed to those from whom he collected
taxes. In his work as Commissioner of the Revenue
he has fully maintained the fine record for ability
established by him in former years, and the hold
which he has on the affections and esteem of the
people promises him a long tenure of office. Before
entering public life, Mr. Greenwood was a farmer,
interested in the cultivation of his place near Cave
Spring, and he still devotes care and attention to his
agricultural interests. His office is in the new courthouse
at Salem, and those who call to see him are
always sure of a cordial and pleasant welcome. As
Commissioner, Mr. Greenwood succeeded Mr. D. E.
Kefauver, and he has served for eight years. Not
long ago he married Miss Corelia I. Whitten, of
Texas, a Southern lady of rare attractiveness, whom
he met while she was visiting in his community.
She died not long after their marriage, but her life
in Roanoke County, brief as it was, was sufficiently
long to impress upon those who knew her the beautiful
and noble qualities of her character.