Joseph Eggleston, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Joseph Eggleston

American politician

Date of Birth: 24-Nov-1754

Place of Birth: Middlesex County, Virginia, United States

Date of Death: 14-Feb-1811

Profession: lawyer, politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

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.