John Heath (politician)
John Heath (May 8, 1758 – October 13, 1810) was an American lawyer and politician from Northumberland County, Virginia. He represented Virginia in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1793 to 1797. He was also one of the founders and Phi Beta Kappa and served as the fraternity's first president.
John Heath | |
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| Member of the Virginia Privy Council | |
| In office December 30, 1803 – October 13, 1810 | |
| Governor | John Page William H. Cabell John Tyler, Sr. |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 19th district | |
| In office March 4, 1793 – March 3, 1797 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Walter Jones |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Lancaster County | |
| In office 1784–1785 | |
| In office 1782–1783 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 8, 1758 Wicomico Parish, Northumberland County, Virginia, British Colony |
| Died | October 13, 1810 (aged 52) Richmond, Virginia, US |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican (1795-onward) Anti-Administration (1793-1795) |
| Alma mater | College of William and Mary |
| Occupation | lawyer, politician |
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