Linn Banks | |
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| 17th Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
| In office December 1, 1817 – April 28, 1838 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Stanard |
| Succeeded by | Thomas W. Gilmer |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Madison district | |
| In office November 30, 1812 – January 6, 1839 | |
| Preceded by | Pascal Early |
| Succeeded by | John Booton/Robert A. Banks |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 13th district | |
| In office April 28, 1838 – December 6, 1841 | |
| Preceded by | John M. Patton |
| Succeeded by | Extra Billy Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Linn Banks January 23, 1784 Culpeper County, Virginia, US |
| Died | January 13, 1843 (aged 58) Culpeper, Virginia, US |
| Resting place | Vale Evergreen Estate Cemetery, Graves Mill, Madison County, Virginia |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Eliza Jane Hunter Sanders |
| Profession | politician, lawyer, farmer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch/service |  Virginia Militia |
| Years of service | 1812 |
| Rank | lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
Linn Banks (January 23, 1784 – January 13, 1842) was an American slave owner, politician and lawyer, who served 26 years in the Virginia House of Delegates (including two decades as its Speaker) but resigned in order to run for the U.S. Congress. He served one term and appeared re-elected, although that election was successfully contested by future Virginia governor and Confederate General Extra Billy Smith.[1][2]
- ^ Virginia Biographical Encyclopedia (1902)
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- United States Congress. "Linn Banks (id: B000115)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.