Charles Hunton Explained

Charles Hunton
Office:19th Speaker of the Virginia Senate
Term Start:December 5, 1842
Term End:December 4, 1843
Preceded:John White Nash
Succeeded:Edward Pegram Scott
Office2:Member of the Virginia Senate from the Fauquier and Prince William district
Term Start2:December 5, 1831
Term End2:December 4, 1843
Predecessor2:John Gibson Jr.
Successor2:John R. Wallace
Birth Date:4 January 1787
Birth Place:Fairview, Fauquier County, Virginia, U.S.
Party:Democratic
Relatives:Eppa Hunton I (brother)
Branch:Virginia militia
Rank:Major
Battles:War of 1812

Charles H. Hunton (January 4, 1787 – June 16, 1853) was an American planter, military officer, and politician.

Early life and family

Childhood

Hunton was born on January 4, 1787, at "Fairview" in Fauquier County, Virginia, the first of eight children of James Hunton and Hannah Logan (née Brown) Hunton.[1]

Death

Hunton died at his home, near New Baltimore, Virginia, on June 16, 1853.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: History of Virginia. 5. 1924. American Historical Society. 3. September 2, 2024. Google Books.
  2. News: Major Charles Hunton.... Richmond Daily Dispatch. 3. 212. June 22, 1853. 1. September 2, 2024. Newspapers.com.