Tazewell, Henry, 1753-1799

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Dates

Existence: 1753 - 1799

Biography

Henry Tazewell (November 27, 1753 – January 24, 1799) was an American politician who was instrumental in the early government of the U.S. state of Virginia, and a United States Senator from Virginia.

Biography Born in Brunswick County, Virginia, Tazewell was the son of Littleton and Mary Gray Tazewell. He attended the rural schools, then graduated from the College of William and Mary at Williamsburg, Virginia in 1770. He married Dorothea Elizabeth Waller on January 13, 1774. The couple were the parents of Littleton Waller Tazewell, who became senator and governor of Virginia; and a daughter, Sophia Ann.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Thomas Jefferson letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 795513

Mss 795513

Date(s): 1795-09-13

Scope and Contents

Letter from Thomas Jefferson, Pres. U.S. of Monticello [Va.] to Henry Tazewell expressing his dissatisfaction with the condition of the British treaty.