James Stevenson (Pennsylvania politician)
James Stevenson (1740–1813) (also spelled Stephenson) was an American politician from Virginia that would go on to represent the 18th district in the Pennsylvania State Senate, as well as representing Washington County in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives as a Democratic-Republican. Stevenson was one of the close childhood friends of George Washington and served as a Captain during the American Revolutionary War for the Continental Army.
James Stevenson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from Washington County | |
| In office 1814–1816 | |
| In office 1806–1808 | |
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 18th district | |
| In office 1808–1810 | |
| Preceded by | William McArthur Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Isaac Weaver Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1740 Frederick County, Virginia (today Berkeley County, West Virginia) |
| Died | 1813 (aged 72–73) Cross Creek, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Rachel McKeevers Stephenson (d. December 14, 1789) Martha Barr Stephenson |
| Children | 8 |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States |
| Years of service | American Revolutionary War |
| Rank | Captain |
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