Joel Leftwich

Joel Leftwich
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Bedford County
In office
October 1, 1792–November 10, 1794
Serving with David Saunders
Preceded byJohn Trigg
Succeeded bySamuel Hancock
Personal details
BornNovember 22, 1760
Bedford County, Virginia
DiedApril 20, 1846(1846-04-20) (aged 85)
Bedford County, Virginia
PartyDemocratic-Republican
RelationsJabez Leftwich (brother)
Signature
Military service
Branch/serviceVirginia militia
RankBrigadier General
Battles/warsAmerican Revolutionary War

War of 1812

  • Old Northwest Campaign
  • Chesapeake Campaign
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Joel Leftwich (November 22, 1760 – April 20, 1846) was an American planter and politician, who also served as brigadier general of the Virginia militia in the War of 1812 and twice represented Bedford County in the Virginia House of Delegates.

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