William Kendall (burgess)
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William Kendall Sr. (I) (1621-1686) was a British merchant, planter, military officer and politician who came to own considerable land on Virginia's Eastern Shore. He represented Northampton County several times before and after Bacon's Rebellion (in which he sided with the rebels), and during 1685 became the 21st Speaker of the Virginia House of Burgesses while representing Accomack County.[1][2]
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Col. William Kendall | |
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21st Speaker of the Virginia House of Burgesses | |
In office 1685–1685 | |
Preceded by | Edward Hill Jr. |
Succeeded by | Arthur Allen II |
Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses for Accomack County, Colony of Virginia | |
In office 1685 | |
Preceded by | Charles Scarburgh |
Succeeded by | Charles Scarburgh |
Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses for Northampton County, Colony of Virginia | |
In office Nov. 1682-1684 | |
Preceded by | William Waters |
Succeeded by | John Custis Sr.(II) |
In office 1663-1676 | |
Preceded by | Edmund Scarborough |
Succeeded by | Isaac Foxcroft |
In office 1658 | |
Preceded by | Edmund Scarborough |
Succeeded by | William Jones |
Personal details | |
Born | 1621 Brinton, Norfolk, England |
Died | 1686 |
Spouse(s) | Susanna Pott, Sarah |
Children | William Jr., Mary Kendall Lee |
Occupation | merchant, planter, politician |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Virginia militia |
Rank | Colonel |
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