John Claiborne

John Claiborne (January 26, 1778 – October 9, 1808) was a son of Thomas Claiborne (1749–1812) and brother of Thomas Claiborne (1780–1856). He was a Representative from Virginia; born in Brunswick County, Virginia in 1778;[1] pursued academic studies; graduated from the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia in 1798 and practiced; elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Ninth and Tenth Congresses and served from March 4, 1805, until his death in Brunswick County, Virginia, on October 9, 1808; interment in the family burying ground of Parson Jarratt, Dinwiddie, Virginia.

For other people named John Claiborne, see John Claiborne (disambiguation).

John Claiborne
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 17th district
In office
March 4, 1805 – October 9, 1808
Preceded byThomas Claiborne
Succeeded byThomas Gholson, Jr.
Personal details
Born(1778-01-26)January 26, 1778
Brunswick County, Virginia
DiedOctober 9, 1808(1808-10-09) (aged 30)
Brunswick County, Virginia
Political partyDemocratic-Republican
Alma materUniversity of Pennsylvania

See also

References
  • United States Congress. "John Claiborne (id: C000403)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
  1. Claiborne of Virginia: Descendants of Colonel William Claiborne

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