John Clopton
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John Clopton (February 7, 1756 – September 11, 1816) was a United States representative from Virginia.
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John Clopton | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 23rd district | |
In office March 4, 1813 – September 11, 1816 | |
Preceded by | None (district created) |
Succeeded by | John Tyler |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 22nd district | |
In office March 4, 1803 – March 3, 1813 | |
Preceded by | None (district created) |
Succeeded by | Hugh Nelson |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 13th district | |
In office March 4, 1801 – March 3, 1803 | |
Preceded by | Littleton Tazewell |
Succeeded by | John J. Trigg |
In office March 4, 1795 – March 3, 1799 | |
Preceded by | Samuel Griffin |
Succeeded by | John Marshall |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from New Kent County | |
In office October 19, 1789 – October 1, 1792 | |
Preceded by | John Dandridge |
Succeeded by | John Dandridge |
Personal details | |
Born | (1756-02-07)February 7, 1756 New Kent County, Colony of Virginia, British America |
Died | September 11, 1816(1816-09-11) (aged 60) New Kent, Virginia, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Spouse | Sarah Bacon |
Alma mater | College of Philadelphia |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | Virginia Militia |
Rank | Captain |
Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |
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