Joseph Bridger
Virginia politician (1631ā1686) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Joseph Bridger (baptized February 28, 1632ā April 15, 1686) emigrated to the Virginia colony from England where he became wealthy and known for supporting Governor William Berkeley and his successors. As would his namesake grandson and several other descendants, Bridger served in the House of Burgesses representing Isle of Wight County. Bridger also served in the legislature's upper house, the Virginia Governor's Council, and led troops against the rebels during Bacon's Rebellion in 1676 as well as in 1682, when he helped suppress the tobacco cutters (although he had sympathetized with a similar solution nearly two decades earlier).[1][2][3]
Quick Facts Member of the Virginia Governor's Council, Preceded by ...
Joseph Bridger I | |
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Member of the Virginia Governor's Council | |
In office 1673-1686 | |
Member of the House of Burgesses for Isle of Wight County, Colony of Virginia | |
In office 1662-1670 | |
Preceded by | Robert Pitt |
Succeeded by | position vacant |
In office 1658 | |
Preceded by | Nicholas Smith |
Succeeded by | Robert Pitt |
Personal details | |
Born | c. February 1632 Woodmancote Manor, Dursley Parish, Gloucestershire, England |
Died | April 15, 1686 White Marsh Plantation, Isle of Wight County Colony of Virginia |
Resting place | St. Luke's Church, Smithfield, Isle of Wight County |
Spouse | Hester Pitt |
Children | 7 including sons Samuel, William and Joseph II (disinherited) |
Parent(s) | Samuel and Mary Bridger |
Occupation | military officer, merchant, planter, politician |
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