Charles Mynn Thruston (colonel)
Charles Mynn Thruston (November 6, 1738 – March 21, 1812) was an American farmer, priest, military officer, politician, slaveowner and judge. He represented Frederick County, Virginia in the Second, Third and Fourth Virginia Conventions, then fought as an officer in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, then represented Frederick County in the Virginia House of Delegates for several terms before moving to the Louisiana Territory, dying in New Orleans.
Charles Mynn Thruston | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Frederick County, Virginia | |
| In office Oct. 17, 1785-Oct. 14, 1787 | |
| Preceded by | James Wood |
| Succeeded by | Alexander White |
| In office Oct. 14, 1782-May 2, 1784 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Holmes |
| Succeeded by | James Wood |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 6, 1738 Gloucester County, Colony of Virginia |
| Died | March 21, 1812 (aged 73) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Spouses | Mary Buckner
(m. 1760; died 1765)Ann Alexander (m. 1766) |
| Relations | Charles Mynn Thruston (grandson) |
| Children | Buckner Thruston |
| Alma mater | College of William and Mary |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Infantry |
| Years of service | 1776–1777 |
| Rank | Colonel (Continental Army) |
| Battles/wars |
|
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.