William Chamberlayne | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia Senate from Charles City, James City and New Kent Counties | |
| In office December 2, 1805 – December 6, 1818 | |
| Preceded by | Burwell Bassett |
| Succeeded by | George Hay |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from New Kent County | |
| In office December 7, 1801 – December 5, 1802 | |
| Preceded by | John Dandridge Watkins |
| Succeeded by | James Taylor |
| In office October 17, 1791 – December 31, 1797 | |
| Preceded by | John Hockaday |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Foster |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1765 Poplar Grove, New Kent County, Colony of Virginia |
| Died | September 2, 1836 Henrico County, Virginia |
| Spouse | Margaret Wilkinson |
| Occupation | officer, Planter, politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Continental Army United States Army |
| Years of service | 1776–1783; 1793–1815 |
| Rank | Brigadier General (Virginia Militia) |
| Battles/wars | |
William Chamberlayne (c. 1765 – September 2, 1836) (sometimes referred to as "General Chamberlayne") was a Virginia planter, politician and military officer who served in both houses of the Virginia General Assembly representing New Kent County for several terms, and that and two adjoining counties in the Virginia senate for 16 years.[1] Nonetheless, he may be better known as a correspondent with President Thomas Jefferson or for his service in the Virginia Line during the American Revolutionary War, and as Brigadier General led the Virginia militia during the War of 1812.[2]
- ^ Brent Tarter, "Chamberlayne, William (d. 1836)", in Dictionary of Virginia Biography, vol. 3, pp. 149-150
- ^ https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Jefferson/03-03-02-0009