Philip Pendleton (soldier)
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Colonel Philip Pendleton (1752 – 1802) was a Virginia lawyer and soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War, helped found Martinsburg as well as represented Berkeley County several times in the Virginia House of Delegates.[1]
Quick Facts Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Berkeley County district, Preceded by ...
Philip Pendleton | |
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Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Berkeley County district | |
In office October 7, 1776 – May 3, 1778 Serving with Thomas Hite | |
Preceded by | William Drew |
Succeeded by | James Nourse |
In office October 17, 1785 – October 15, 1786 Serving with Moses Hunter | |
Preceded by | Adam Stephen |
Succeeded by | James Campbell |
In office June 23, 1788 – October 17, 1790 Serving with Joseph Swearingen | |
Preceded by | James Campbell |
Succeeded by | Andrew Waggoner |
Personal details | |
Born | 1752 Martinsburg, Virginia |
Died | 1802(1802-00-00) (aged 49–50) Martinsburg, Virginia |
Resting place | Norborne Parish Cemetery, Martinsburg, West Virginia |
Spouse | Agnes Patterson |
Children | 4 sons including Philip C. Pendleton and 3 daughters |
Occupation | lawyer, planter |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | Virginia militia |
Years of service | 1777-1781 |
Rank | colonel |
Unit | Pendleton's Regiment |
Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |
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