Walter Coles
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For the English cricketer, see Walter Coles (cricketer). For his uncle, see Walter Coles (patriot).
Walter Coles (December 8, 1790 – November 9, 1857) was a Virginia planter, military officer and Democratic politician who served in the Virginia House of Delegates and in the U.S. House of Representatives.[1]
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Walter Coles | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 3rd district | |
In office March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1845 | |
Preceded by | John Winston Jones |
Succeeded by | William Tredway |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 6th district | |
In office March 4, 1835 – March 3, 1843 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Davenport |
Succeeded by | John Winston Jones |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Pittsylvania County | |
In office 1833-1834 | |
Preceded by | Vincent Witcher |
Succeeded by | Vincent Witcher |
In office 1817-1818 | |
Preceded by | George Tucker |
Succeeded by | George Townes |
Personal details | |
Born | December 8, 1790 Coles Ferry, Halifax County, Virginia |
Died | November 9, 1857(1857-11-09) (aged 66) Coles Hill, Pittsylvania County, Virginia |
Political party | Democratic |
Relations | Isaac Coles (father), Edward Coles (cousin) |
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