Charles Hunton

Charles Hunton
19th Speaker of the Virginia Senate
In office
December 5, 1842 – December 4, 1843
Preceded byJohn White Nash
Succeeded byEdward Pegram Scott
Member of the Virginia Senate from the Fauquier and Prince William district
In office
December 5, 1831 – December 4, 1843
Preceded byJohn Gibson Jr.
Succeeded byJohn R. Wallace
Personal details
Born(1787-01-04)January 4, 1787
Fairview, Fauquier County, Virginia, U.S.
DiedJune 16, 1853(1853-06-16) (aged 66)
New Baltimore, Virginia, U.S.
PartyDemocratic
RelativesEppa Hunton I (brother)
Occupation
  • Planter
  • politician
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceVirginia militia
RankMajor
Battles/warsWar 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.

Death

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

References

  1. ↑ History of Virginia. Vol. 5. American Historical Society. 1924. p. 3. Retrieved September 2, 2024 – via Google Books.
  2. ↑ "Major Charles Hunton..." Richmond Daily Dispatch. Vol. 3, no. 212. June 22, 1853. p. 1. Retrieved September 2, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.