James Mercer Garnett | |
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| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Essex County | |
| In office November 29, 1824 – December 4, 1825 Serving with Lawrence Muse | |
| Preceded by | Austin Brockenbrough |
| Succeeded by | David Pitts |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 11th district | |
| In office 1805–1809 | |
| Preceded by | Anthony New |
| Succeeded by | John Roane |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Essex County | |
| In office December 2, 1799 – December 6, 1801 Serving with John Daingerfield | |
| Preceded by | James Webb |
| Succeeded by | William Brockenbrough |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 8, 1770 |
| Died | April 23, 1843 (aged 72) |
| Occupation | Slave Owner, politician, educator, author |
James Mercer Garnett (June 8, 1770 – April 23, 1843) was a nineteenth-century politician and slave owner from Virginia, who served two terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1805 to 1809, and separate terms in the Virginia House of Delegates representing Essex County, Virginia.[1][2]