Joseph Eggleston
U.S. Congressperson
1754 – 1811
Who was Joseph Eggleston?
Joseph Eggleston was an American planter, soldier, and politician from Amelia County, Virginia. He represented Virginia in the U.S. Congress from 1798 until 1801. He was the uncle of William S. Archer.
Joseph was born in Middlesex County to Joseph and Judith Eggleston. In 1759 his parents moved to the newly built plantation house named Egglestetton in Amelia County. Joseph was tutored at home and then attended William and Mary College where he graduated with honors in 1776. That same year he joined American Revolutionary War in the cavalry commanded by Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee.
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- Born
- Nov 24, 1754
United States of America - Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- College of William and Mary
- Died
- Feb 14, 1811
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on July 23, 2013
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