Joseph Neville
| Joseph Neville | |
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| United States Senator from | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 3rd district | |
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In office March 4, 1793 – March 3, 1795 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew Moore |
| Succeeded by | George Jackson |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
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In office 1777 | |
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In office 1780 | |
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In office 1781 | |
| Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses from Hampshire County | |
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In office 1773–1776 | |
| Preceded by | Alexander White |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
December 2, 1733 Abington Parish, Gloucester County, Virginia |
| Died |
March 4, 1819 (aged 85) Hardy County, Virginia |
| Political party | Anti-Administration |
| Spouse(s) | Agnes Nancy Brown |
| Children | Joseph III, John, Elizabeth, Jethro, Mary, Amelia, Nancy Ann, William Joseph, George, Presley |
| Parents | Joseph Neville, Sr., and Ann Bohannon |
| Occupation | Soldier, Statesman, Landowner |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | Continental Army, Virginia Militia |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War, War of 1812 |
Joseph Neville Jr. (December 2, 1733 – March 4, 1819)[1] was an American soldier and statesman from Virginia. He represented Hampshire County in the Virginia House of Burgesses between 1773 and 1776. He represented Virginia in the United States House of Representatives from 1793 until 1795. He died in Hardy County, Virginia on March 4, 1819 at the age of 85.[2]
Early life
Joseph Neville was born December 2, 1733 in Gloucester County, Virginia, to Joseph Neville, Sr., and Ann Bohannon Neville. His father, a landowner, was a patriot during the American Revolution, who provided the troops with food and supplies over the course of the war. The surname Neville appears in several different forms in early documents; Neavil, Nevill, and Neavel are other common variations of the name.
Military Service
Joseph Neville served in the American Revolution as a Colonel in the Continental Army. He later served in the War of 1812 as the Brigadier General of Virginia Militia.[3] He had enlisted on December 24, 1803, and served in that position until his death.[3]
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References
- ↑ Robert W. Robins, "The Register of Abingdon Parish, Gloucester Co., VA 1677-1780", (1981) p.129
- ↑ "Obituary". National Aegis. 1819-04-07. p. 3.
- 1 2 "United States Registers of Enlistments in the U.S. Army Army, 1798-1914". Family Search. Retrieved 24 Mar 2016.
| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Andrew Moore |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 3rd congressional district 1793–1795 |
Succeeded by George Jackson |