Nathaniel Burwell
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Nathaniel Burwell (April 15, 1750 – March 29, 1814) was an American politician and plantation owner.[1] Perhaps the most distinguished of five men of that name to serve in the Virginia General Assembly before the American Civil War (as distinguished below), this Nathaniel Burwell won election to the Virginia House of Delegates as well as the Virginia Ratifying Convention, and also served as the county lieutenant for the James City County militia.
Quick Facts Delegate for James City County, Preceded by ...
Nathaniel Burwell | |
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Delegate for James City County | |
In office May 4, 1778 – April 30, 1780 Serving with William Norvell | |
Preceded by | Robert Carter Nicholas |
Succeeded by | James Innes |
In office May 1782 – May 4, 1783 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Prentis |
Succeeded by | William Nelson |
Personal details | |
Born | April 15, 1750 Carter's Grove |
Died | March 29, 1814(1814-03-29) (aged 63) Carter Hall |
Nationality | American |
Spouse(s) | Susanna Grymes (1772 - 1788, her death) Lucy Page Baylor (1789 - 1814, his death) |
Children | 16 |
Parent(s) | Carter Burwell Lucy Ludwell Grymes |
Relatives | Robert Carter I (great-grandfather) |
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