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Nov 24, 1754 Middlesex County, Virginia, United States Died on 14 Feb 1811 (aged 56)
American politician
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About Joseph Eggleston
- Joseph Eggleston (November 24, 1754 – February 14, 1811) was an American planter, soldier, and politician from Amelia County, Virginia.
- He represented Virginia in the U.S.
- Congress from 1798 until 1801.
- He was the uncle of William S.
- Archer. Joseph was born in Middlesex County to Joseph (1721–1792) and Judith (Segar, 1729–1806) Eggleston.
- In 1759 his parents moved to the newly built plantation house named Egglestetton in Amelia County.
- Joseph was tutored at home and then attended William and Mary College where he graduated with honors in 1776.
- That same year he joined American Revolutionary War in the cavalry commanded by Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee.
