Joseph Prentis
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Joseph Prentis (January 24, 1754 – June 18, 1809) was a Virginia politician. He represented Williamsburg in the Virginia House of Delegates, and served as that body's Speaker from 1786 until 1788. From 1788 until his death, Prentis was a judge in the General Court of Virginia.[1]
Quick Facts Judge of the General Court, 6th Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates ...
Joseph Prentis | |
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Judge of the General Court | |
In office January 4, 1788 – June 18th, 1809 | |
6th Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
In office October 16, 1786 – January 8, 1788 | |
Preceded by | Benjamin Harrison Jr. |
Succeeded by | Thomas Matthews |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from York County | |
In office 1777–1778 | |
In office 1782–1788 | |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from James City County | |
In office 1781–1782 | |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Williamsburg | |
In office 1776–1778 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1754-01-24)January 24, 1754 Williamsburg, Colony of Virginia, British America |
Died | June 18, 1809(1809-06-18) (aged 55) Williamsburg, Virginia, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Spouse |
Margaret Bowdoin
(m. 1778; died 1801) |
Children | 8
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Parent(s) | William Prentis Mary Brooke |
Relatives | John Prentis (brother) |
Education | College of William & Mary |
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