Francis Poythress

Francis Poythress
Member of the House of Burgesses for Northumberland County
In office
1649
Serving with John Trussel
Preceded byWilliam Presley
Succeeded byWilliam Presley
Member of the House of Burgesses for Charles City County
In office
1647-1648
Serving with Edward Hill
Preceded byDaniel Lluellin
Succeeded byCharles Sparrow
In office
1644-1645
Serving with Edward Hill, John Bishop, John Westropp, Rice Hooe, Edward Prince
Preceded byThomas Stegg
Succeeded byFrancis Epps
Personal details
Borncirca 1609
England
Died1651
Charles City County, Colony of Virginia
Resting placeunknown
SpouseMary
ChildrenFrancis Poythress Jr. (d. 1688)

Francis Poythress (circa 1609–1651) was an English-born merchant, planter and politician who survived a lawsuit and served four terms in the House of Burgesses, all but the last representing Charles City County.

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