Edward Major
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Edward Major (1615 – c. 1655) was an English religious dissenter who emigrated to the Virginia where he became a planter, military officer and politician who represented the area variously called Upper Norfolk County or Nansemond County and became Speaker of the Virginia House of Burgesses.[1][2]
Quick Facts 6th Speaker of the Virginia House of Burgesses, Preceded by ...
Edward Major | |
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6th Speaker of the Virginia House of Burgesses | |
In office 1652–1652 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Harwood |
Succeeded by | Thomas Dew |
Member of the House of Burgesses representing Nansemond County, Virginia | |
In office 1652-1653 | |
Preceded by | Toby Smith |
Succeeded by | Samuel Stoughton |
In office 1646 | |
Preceded by | position created |
Succeeded by | Moore Fauntlaroy |
Member of the House of Burgesses representing Upper Norfolk County | |
In office 1645-46 | |
Preceded by | position created |
Succeeded by | Thomas Davis |
Personal details | |
Born | 1615 England |
Died | c. 1655 Nansemond County, Virginia |
Spouse(s) | Martha (d. 1650) Susannah Alston |
Children | Edward, Robert, William, Martha |
Residence(s) | Nansemond County, Virginia |
Occupation | Farmer, politician, military officer |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Virginia militia |
Rank | Lt. Colonel |
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