Joseph Winston
Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Winston (June 17, 1746 – April 21, 1815) was an American pioneer, politician and American Revolutionary War hero from Surry County, North Carolina, and the first cousin of statesman and Virginia governor Patrick Henry. He also served in the United States House of Representatives and North Carolina Senate. In 1766, Winston moved to the northern part of Rowan County, North Carolina, the area which subsequently became the current Stokes County, North Carolina.
Joseph Winston | |
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Joseph Winston | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 12th district | |
| In office 1803–1807 | |
| Preceded by | seat established |
| Succeeded by | Meshack Franklin |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 3rd district | |
| In office 1793–1795 | |
| Preceded by | John Ashe |
| Succeeded by | Jesse Franklin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 17, 1746 Louisa County, Virginia Colony, British America |
| Died | April 21, 1815 (aged 68) Germanton, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Military career | |
| Buried | Guilford Courthouse National Military Park |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | North Carolina militia |
| Years of service | 1775-1783 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | Surry County Regiment |
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