Robert Craig (representative)
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Robert Craig (1792 – November 25, 1852) was a politician and longtime member of the Virginia House of Delegates and United States House of Representatives, serving many terms in both bodies. Craig County, Virginia is named in his honor.
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Robert Craig | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 17th district | |
In office March 4, 1835 – March 3, 1841 | |
Preceded by | Samuel M. Moore |
Succeeded by | Alexander H. H. Stuart |
Chairman of the House Committee on Revolutionary Claims | |
In office 1837–1840 | |
Preceded by | Henry A. P. Muhlenberg |
Succeeded by | Hiland Hall |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 20th district | |
In office March 4, 1829 – March 3, 1833 | |
Preceded by | John Floyd |
Succeeded by | John J. Allen |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Montgomery County | |
In office 1825-1828 | |
In office 1817-1818 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1792 Christiansburg, Virginia |
Died | November 25, 1852(1852-11-25) (aged 59–60) "Green Hill," Salem, Virginia |
Political party | Democratic Party (1825-1828, 1835-onward) Jacksonian (1829-1832) |
Alma mater | Lewisburg Academy Washington College |
Profession | planter |
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