Eppa Hunton I
American planter and politician
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Eppa Hunton (January 30, 1789 – April 8, 1830) was an American planter, military officer, and politician.
Preceded byWilliam Thompson
Succeeded byJohn Marshall Jr.
BornJanuary 30, 1789
Fauquier, Virginia, U.S.
DiedApril 8, 1830 (aged 41)
Lancaster, Virginia, U.S.
Eppa Hunton | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Fauquier County | |
| In office December 3, 1821 – December 1, 1823 | |
| Preceded by | William Thompson |
| Succeeded by | John Marshall Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 30, 1789 Fauquier, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | April 8, 1830 (aged 41) Lancaster, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Mount Hope 38°47′32.6″N 77°44′02″W |
| Party | Democratic-Republican |
| Spouse |
Elizabeth Marye Brent
(m. 1811) |
| Children | 11, including Silas and Eppa II |
| Relatives | Charles Hunton (brother) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | Virginia militia |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
Early life and family
Childhood
Hunton was born on January 30, 1789, at "Fairview" in Fauquier County, Virginia, the second of eight children of Hannah Logan (née Brown) and James Hunton.[1][2]
Marriage
Hunton married the former Elizabeth Marye Brent on June 22, 1811. The couple had eleven children: Virginia, Hannah, John, Judith, Silas, James, Eppa, Elizabeth, George, Mary, and Charles.[2]
Death
Hunton died at his home, "Mount Hope", near New Baltimore, Virginia, on April 8, 1830, and was buried in the family cemetery on the property.[2]