Matthew Clay
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For the swimmer, see Matthew Clay (swimmer).
Matthew Clay (March 25, 1754 – May 27, 1815) was a Virginia lawyer, planter, Continental Army officer and politician who served in the United States House of Representatives and the Virginia House of Delegates representing Pittsylvania County.[1]
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Matthew Clay | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 15th district | |
In office March 4, 1815 – May 27, 1815 | |
Preceded by | John Kerr |
Succeeded by | John Kerr |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 14th district | |
In office March 4, 1803 – March 3, 1813 | |
Preceded by | Samuel Jordan Cabell |
Succeeded by | William A. Burwell |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 6th district | |
In office March 4, 1797 – March 3, 1803 | |
Preceded by | Isaac Coles |
Succeeded by | Abram Trigg |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Pittsylvania County | |
In office 1790–1794 | |
Preceded by | William Dix |
Succeeded by | William Payne |
Personal details | |
Born | (1754-03-25)March 25, 1754 Halifax County, Virginia Colony, British America |
Died | May 27, 1815(1815-05-27) (aged 61) Halifax, Virginia, U.S. |
Resting place | Pittsylvania County, Virginia |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Spouse | Mary Williams |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Continental Army |
Years of service | 1776–1783 |
Rank | Quartermaster |
Unit | Ninth, First and Fifth Virginia Regiments |
Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |
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