Hugh Caperton
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Hugh Caperton (April 17, 1781 – February 9, 1847) was an American politician and planter from Virginia. He was the father of Allen Taylor Caperton whom he had with his wife Jane Erskine Caperton.
Quick Facts Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Monroe County, Preceded by ...
Hugh Caperton | |
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Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Monroe County | |
In office 1826–1829 Alongside Alexander Dunlap and William Vass | |
In office 1810–1812 Alongside John Gray | |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 7th district | |
In office March 4, 1813 - March 3, 1815 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Lewis, Jr. |
Succeeded by | Ballard Smith |
Personal details | |
Born | April 17, 1781 Greenbrier County, Virginia |
Died | February 9, 1847(1847-02-09) (aged 65) "Elmwood", Union, Virginia |
Political party | Federalist |
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