James Stephenson (congressman)
| James Stephenson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 2nd district | |
| In office October 28, 1822 – March 4, 1823 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Van Swearingen |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Smith |
| In office March 4, 1809 – March 4, 1811 | |
| Preceded by | John Morrow |
| Succeeded by | John Baker |
| In office March 4, 1803 – March 4, 1805 | |
| Preceded by | David Holmes |
| Succeeded by | John Morrow |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Berkeley County | |
| In office 1806 Alongside Philip C. Pendleton | |
| In office 1800 – 1802 Alongside Alexander White, Joseph Crane | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 20, 1764 Gettysburg, Pennsylvania |
| Died | August 7, 1833 (aged 69) Martinsburg, Virginia |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Occupation | lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Service/branch | Virginia militia |
| Rank | Brigade Inspector |
| Battles/wars | Northwest Indian War St. Clair's Defeat |
James Stephenson (March 20, 1764 – August 7, 1833) was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.
Born in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Stephenson moved to Martinsburg, Virginia (now West Virginia). Volunteer rifleman under General St. Clair in his Indian expedition in 1791. Brigade inspector. He served as member of the state house of delegates 1800-1803.
Stephenson was elected as a Federalist to the Eighth Congress (March 4, 1803 – March 3, 1805) with 53.57% of the vote, defeating Democratic-Republican Osburn Sprigg. He was again a member of the state house of delegates in 1806 and 1807.
Stephenson was elected as Federalist to the Eleventh Congress (March 4, 1809 – March 3, 1811) with 57.59% of the vote, defeating Democratic-Republican John Marrow.
Stephenson was elected as a Federalist to the Seventeenth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Thomas Van Swearingen. He was reelected as a Crawford Federalist to the Eighteenth Congress and served from October 28, 1822, to March 3, 1825. He died in Martinsburg, Virginia (now West Virginia), August 7, 1833.
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| Preceded by David Holmes |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 2nd congressional district 1803 – 1805 |
Succeeded by John Morrow |
| Preceded by John Morrow |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 2nd congressional district 1809 – 1811 |
Succeeded by John Baker |
| Preceded by Thomas Van Swearingen |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 2nd congressional district 1822 – 1823 |
Succeeded by Arthur Smith |
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