Charles Hunton
American planter and politician
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Charles H. Hunton (January 4, 1787 – June 16, 1853) was an American planter, military officer, and politician.
Preceded byJohn White Nash
Succeeded byEdward Pegram Scott
Preceded byJohn Gibson Jr.
Succeeded byJohn R. Wallace
Charles Hunton | |
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| 19th Speaker of the Virginia Senate | |
| In office December 5, 1842 – December 4, 1843 | |
| Preceded by | John White Nash |
| Succeeded by | Edward Pegram Scott |
| Member of the Virginia Senate from the Fauquier and Prince William district | |
| In office December 5, 1831 – December 4, 1843 | |
| Preceded by | John Gibson Jr. |
| Succeeded by | John R. Wallace |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 4, 1787 Fairview, Fauquier County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | June 16, 1853 (aged 66) New Baltimore, Virginia, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Relatives | Eppa Hunton I (brother) |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | Virginia militia |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
Early life and family
Childhood
Hunton was born on January 4, 1787, at "Fairview" in Fauquier County, Virginia, the first of eight children of James Hunton and Hannah Logan (née Brown) Hunton.[1]
Death
Hunton died at his home, near New Baltimore, Virginia, on June 16, 1853.[2]