Edward Colston | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 2nd district | |
| In office March 4, 1817 – March 3, 1819 | |
| Preceded by | Magnus Tate |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Van Swearingen |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Berkeley County | |
| In office 1834 Alongside Edmund P. Hunter | |
| In office 1826–1827 Alongside William Good, Moses T. Hunter | |
| In office 1823–1824 Alongside Israel Robinson | |
| In office 1816 Alongside George Portersfield | |
| In office 1812–1813 Alongside George Portersfield, Elisha Boyd | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 25, 1786 "Honeywood", Berkeley County, Virginia |
| Died | April 23, 1852 (aged 65) "Honeywood", Berkeley County, Virginia |
| Resting place | Honey Wood, Berkeley County, Virginia |
| Political party | Federalist (before 1833) |
| Other political affiliations | Whig (after 1833) |
| Alma mater | Princeton College |
| Occupation | lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
Edward Colston (December 25, 1786 – April 23, 1852) was a Virginia lawyer, slaveholder and Federalist (and later Whig) politician who served in the Virginia House of Delegates and United States House of Representatives.[1]