John Holloway (Virginia politician)
John Holloway (c.1666 – December 14, 1734) was a politician and lawyer in the British colony of Virginia. He served as Speaker of the House of Burgesses (1720–34), having represented at various times, King and Queen County, York County and Williamsburg. He also served as the first mayor of Williamsburg, Virginia (1722–23), and treasurer of the colony (1723–34).
John Holloway Sr. | |
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| 30th Speaker of the Virginia House of Burgesses | |
| In office 1720–1734 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel McCarty |
| Succeeded by | John Randolph |
| Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses representing York County | |
| In office 1728–1734 Serving with Lawrence Smith | |
| Preceded by | Edward Tabb |
| Succeeded by | Edward Diggs |
| Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses representing Williamsburg | |
| In office 1723–1726 | |
| Preceded by | n/a |
| Succeeded by | John Clayton |
| Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses representing York County | |
| In office 1720–1722 Serving with Lawrence Smith | |
| Preceded by | William Barber |
| Succeeded by | Edward Tabb |
| 1st Mayor of Williamsburg, Virginia | |
| In office 1722–1723 | |
| Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses representing King and Queen County | |
| In office 1710–1714 Serving with William Bird | |
| Preceded by | John Walker |
| Succeeded by | Gawin Corbin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1666 |
| Died | December 14, 1734 Virginia |
| Occupation | Attorney, politician |
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