James Stephenson (congressman)

James Stephenson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 16th district
In office March 4, 1823 – March 3, 1825
Preceded by	John Randolph
Succeeded by	John Randolph
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 2nd district
In office October 28, 1822 – March 3, 1823
Preceded by	Thomas Van Swearingen
Succeeded by	Arthur Smith
In office March 4, 1809 – March 3, 1811
Preceded by	John Morrow
Succeeded by	John Baker
In office March 4, 1803 – March 3, 1805
Preceded by	David Holmes
Succeeded by	John Morrow
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Berkeley County
In office 1806 Alongside Philip C. Pendleton
In office 1800–1802 Alongside Alexander White, Joseph Crane
Personal details
Born	(1764-03-20)March 20, 1764 Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Died	August 7, 1833(1833-08-07) (aged 69) Martinsburg, Virginia
Political party	Federalist
Occupation	lawyer
Military service
Branch/service	Virginia militia
Rank	Brigade Inspector
Battles/wars	Northwest Indian War St. Clair's Defeat

James Stephenson (March 20, 1764 – August 7, 1833) was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.

Biography

Born in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Stephenson moved to Martinsburg, Virginia (now West Virginia). Volunteer rifleman under General St. Clair in his Indian expedition in 1791. Brigade inspector. He served as member of the state house of delegates in 1800–1803.

Stephenson was elected as a Federalist to the Eighth Congress (March 4, 1803 – March 3, 1805) with 53.57% of the vote, defeating Democratic-Republican Osburn Sprigg. He was again a member of the state house of delegates in 1806 and 1807.

Stephenson was elected as Federalist to the Eleventh Congress (March 4, 1809 – March 3, 1811) with 57.59% of the vote, defeating Democratic-Republican John Marrow.

Stephenson was elected as a Federalist to the Seventeenth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Thomas Van Swearingen. He was reelected as a Crawford Federalist to the Eighteenth Congress and served from October 28, 1822, to March 3, 1825. He died in Martinsburg, Virginia (now West Virginia), August 7, 1833.

Sources

• United States Congress. "James Stephenson (id: S000864)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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