Henry Soane
| Henry Soane | |
|---|---|
| 13th Speaker of the Virginia House of Burgesses | |
|
In office 1661–1661 | |
| Preceded by | Theodorick Bland of Westover |
| Succeeded by | Robert Wynne |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1622 |
| Died |
1661 Virginia |
| Spouse(s) | Judith |
| Children | Henry Jr., Judith Soane Randolph, John, Elizabeth, William |
| Residence | James City County, Virginia |
| Occupation | Farmer |
Henry Soane (1622–1661) was a Virginia politician and landowner. He emigrated to Virginia around 1651, settling in James City County along the Chickahominy River. He served in the House of Burgesses 1652–55, 1658, and 1660–61, and was its Speaker in 1661.[1] He is also the great-great grandfather of Thomas Jefferson.
Notes
- ↑ Kukla, pp. 61-62
References
- Kukla, Jon (1981). Speakers and Clerks of the Virginia House of Burgesses, 1643–1776. Richmond, Virginia: Virginia State Library. ISBN 0-88490-075-4.
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