John Crittenden, Sr.

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John Crittenden (1754 – 1809) was a Major in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War and a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1790 to 1805. He was the scion of a powerful family of politicians and military officers who played key roles in the politics of several southern states through the end of the 19th century.

Crittenden was born in New Kent, Virginia, to John Crittenden and Margaret Butler. On August 21, 1783 he married Judith Harris daughter of John Harris and Obedience Turpin. John and Judith had at least eight children including the statesmen John Jordan Crittenden and Robert Crittenden. He was an original member of the Virginia Society of the Cincinnati. He died in Kentucky.

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Persondata
Name	Crittenden, John
Alternative names
Short description	American politician
Date of birth	1754
Place of birth
Date of death	1809
Place of death	Kentucky

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