Charles H. Hunton (January 4, 1787 – June 16, 1853) was an American planter, military officer, and politician.
Charles Hunton | |
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| 19th Speaker of the Virginia Senate | |
| In office December 5, 1842 – December 4, 1843 | |
| Preceded by | John White Nash |
| Succeeded by | Edward Pegram Scott |
| Member of the Virginia Senate from the Fauquier and Prince William district | |
| In office December 5, 1831 – December 4, 1843 | |
| Preceded by | John Gibson Jr. |
| Succeeded by | John R. Wallace |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 4, 1787 Fairview, Fauquier County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | June 16, 1853 (aged 66) New Baltimore, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Relatives | Eppa Hunton I (brother) |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | Virginia militia |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
Early life and family
editChildhood
editHunton was born on January 4, 1787, at "Fairview" in Fauquier County, Virginia, the first of eight children of James Hunton and Hannah Logan (née Brown) Hunton.[1]
Death
editHunton died at his home, near New Baltimore, Virginia, on June 16, 1853.[2]
References
edit- ^ History of Virginia. Vol. 5. American Historical Society. 1924. p. 3. Retrieved September 2, 2024 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Major Charles Hunton..." Richmond Daily Dispatch. Vol. 3, no. 212. June 22, 1853. p. 1. Retrieved September 2, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
edit- Eppa Hunton at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007