David Jameson (governor)

David Jameson
Governor of Virginia (Acting)
In office
November 22, 1781  December 1, 1781
Preceded by Thomas Nelson, Jr.
Succeeded by Benjamin Harrison V
Personal details
Born 1723 (1723)
Essex County, Colony of Virginia, British America
Died (aged 69–70)

David Jameson (1723  July 10, 1793) was the acting Governor of Virginia for a short period of time in 1781. A native of Essex County, he served as lieutenant governor under Thomas Nelson, Jr.; in 1783 he entered the Virginia State Senate. He was acting governor briefly before the ascension of Benjamin Harrison V to the office. Jameson wed Mildred Smith, the marriage produced no children.

References

Biography at the National Governors Association


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