Charles F. Mercer
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For the cricketer, see Charles Mercer (cricketer).
Charles Fenton Mercer (June 16, 1778 – May 4, 1858) was a nineteenth-century politician and lawyer from Loudoun County, Virginia who served in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Virginia General Assembly.[1]
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Charles F. Mercer | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 14th district | |
In office March 4, 1823 – December 26, 1839 | |
Preceded by | Jabez Leftwich |
Succeeded by | William M. McCarty |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 8th district | |
In office March 4, 1817 – March 3, 1823 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Lewis, Jr. |
Succeeded by | Burwell Bassett |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Loudoun County | |
In office December 3, 1810 – March 3, 1817 Serving with William Noland, Thomas Gregg | |
Preceded by | Stephen C. Roszel |
Succeeded by | Joseph Lewis, Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | Charles Fenton Mercer (1778-06-16)June 16, 1778 Fredericksburg, Virginia |
Died | May 4, 1858(1858-05-04) (aged 79) Howard estate, Alexandria, Virginia |
Alma mater | Princeton College |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
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