William Lucas (Virginia politician)
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William Lucas (November 30, 1800 – August 29, 1877) was a nineteenth-century planter, politician and lawyer from Virginia.[1]
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William Lucas | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 10th district | |
In office March 4, 1843 – March 4, 1845 | |
Preceded by | John Taliaferro |
Succeeded by | Henry Bedinger |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 's 15th district | |
In office March 4, 1839 – March 4, 1841 (obsolete district) | |
Preceded by | James M. Mason |
Succeeded by | Richard W. Barton |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Jefferson County | |
In office January 10, 1838 – January 6, 1839 Serving with John Peter | |
Preceded by | Thomas Griggs Jr. |
Succeeded by | Bushrod C. Washington |
Personal details | |
Born | (1800-11-30)November 30, 1800 "Cold Spring," Shepherdstown, Virginia (now West Virginia), US |
Died | August 29, 1877(1877-08-29) (aged 76) Jefferson County, Virginia (now West Virginia), US |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Virginia Ann Bedinger |
Relatives | Edward Lucas (brother), Daniel B. Lucas (son) Robert Lucas (governor)(cousin) |
Profession | Politician, lawyer, planter |
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