Archibald Atkinson

Archibald Atkinson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 1st district
In office
March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1849
Preceded byFrancis Mallory
Succeeded byJohn Millson
Member of the Virginia Senate from Isle of Wight, Prince George, Southampton, Surry and Sussex Counties
In office
1839–1843
Preceded byJoel Holleman
Succeeded byWilliam Spark
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Isle of Wight County
In office
1828–1830
Preceded byJohn Chapman
Succeeded byJames Jordon
In office
1815–1816
Alongside John Lawrence
Personal details
Born(1792-09-15)September 15, 1792
Isle of Wight County, Virginia
DiedJanuary 7, 1872(1872-01-07) (aged 79)
Smithfield, Virginia
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materCollege of William and Mary
Professionlawyer, legislator
Military service
AllegianceUnited States of America
Battles/warsWar of 1812

Archibald Atkinson (September 15, 1792 – January 7, 1872) was a slave owner[1] and U.S. Representative from Virginia.

  1. ^ "Congress slaveowners", The Washington Post, 2022-01-19, retrieved 2022-01-23