Francis Peyton
Francis Peyton | |
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| Member of the Virginia Senate from Loudoun and Fauquier Counties | |
| In office 1791-1811 | |
| Preceded by | Stevens Thomson Mason |
| Succeeded by | John Scott |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Loudoun County | |
| In office 1784-1787 Serving with Richard Bland Lee | |
| Preceded by | Stevens Thomson Mason |
| Succeeded by | Leven Powell |
| In office 1780-1783 Serving with Josiah Clapham, John Alexander, John Carter | |
| Preceded by | Leven Powell |
| Succeeded by | Stevens Thomson Mason |
| In office 1776 Serving with Josiah Clapham | |
| Preceded by | position established |
| Succeeded by | Thomson Mason |
| Member of the House of Burgesses from Loudoun County | |
| In office 1769-1775 Serving with James Hamilton, Josiah Clapham, Thomson Mason | |
| Preceded by | Francis Lightfoot Lee |
| Succeeded by | position abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 27, 1733 |
| Died | between 1811 and 1815 |
| Spouse | Frances Dade |
| Occupation | Planter, politician |
Francis H. Peyton (June 27, 1733 – c. 1815) was a Virginia planter and patriot in the American Revolutionary War, and who represented Loudoun County, Virginia in the House of Burgesses, Virginia Conventions and both houses of the Virginia General Assembly.
His nephew of the same name, Francis Peyton (1751 or 1764 – 1836) was a Revolutionary War captain and paymaster who became a prominent Alexandria merchant and politician (serving on its city council (1794-1797) and as mayor (1797-1798)) and corresponded with Thomas Jefferson.