David Stuart (Virginia politician)
David Stuart (August 3, 1753 – October 1814) was a Virginia physician, politician, and correspondent of George Washington. When Washington became President of the United States, he made Stuart one of three commissioners appointed to design a new United States capital city.
David Stuart | |
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| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Fairfax County | |
| In office October 17, 1785 – October 18, 1789 | |
| Preceded by | Alexander Henderson |
| Succeeded by | Ludwell Lee |
| 1st Commissioner of the Federal City | |
| In office January 22, 1791 – September 12, 1794 | |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | William Thornton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 3, 1753 King George County, Virginia, British America |
| Died | October 1814 (aged 61) Alexandria,Fairfax County, Virginia U.S. |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Spouse | Eleanor Calvert Custis |
| Education | College of William and Mary University of Edinburgh |
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