William Whitby
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For the New Zealand ship owner, see William Whitby (mariner).
William Whitby (died March–October 1655) emigrated from England to the Virginia colony where he became politician and major landowner. He represented Warwick County as a burgess several times, and became Speaker of the Virginia House of Burgesses in the 1653 session.[1][2][3][4]
Quick Facts 9th Speaker of the Virginia House of Burgesses, Preceded by ...
William Whitby | |
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9th Speaker of the Virginia House of Burgesses | |
In office 1653–1653 | |
Preceded by | Walter Chiles |
Succeeded by | Edward Hill, Sr. |
Member of the House of Burgesses representing Warwick River | |
In office 1652-1655 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Harwood |
Succeeded by | Thomas Davis |
In office March 1644 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Flint |
Succeeded by | Thomas Bernard, |
In office 1642 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Flint |
Succeeded by | Thomas Flint |
Personal details | |
Born | England |
Died | March–October 1655 |
Spouse | Katherine Gorsuch |
Children | William Whitby Jr. |
Residence | Warwick County, Virginia |
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