Henry Skipwith (born 1751)

This article is about a Virginia politician; it is not to be confused with Henry Skipwith (died 1588).
Henry Skipwith
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
In office
May 1782 – December 28, 1782
Preceded byposition created
Succeeded byGeorge Carrington
Personal details
Bornc. 1751
Mecklenburg County, Colony of Virginia
Died1815
Powhatan County, Virginia
Spouse(s)Anne Wayles (d. 1798)
Elizabeth Hill Byrd
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceVirginia militia
Years of service1777–
RankLt. Col.
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Henry Skipwith (c. 1751-1815) was a Virginia planter and military officer who served a single term in the Virginia House of Delegates, representing Cumberland County, Virginia in 1782. Though he served in the American Revolutionary War, he is best known as a brother-in-law of, and correspondent with, President Thomas Jefferson.

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