John Early (Virginia politician)

John Early
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Franklin County
In office
October 18, 1790 – October 20, 1793
Serving with Joshua Rentfro, Ashford Napier, Swinfield Hill
Preceded bySamuel Hairston
Succeeded byMoses Greer
In office
October 16, 1786 – October 18, 1789
Serving with John Rentfro, Thomas Arthur, Joshua Rentfro
Preceded byposition created
Succeeded bySamuel Hairston
Personal details
BornSeptember 15, 1757
Bedford County, Colony of Virginia
DiedJuly, 1804
Franklin County, Virginia
SpouseElizabeth Cheatham
Children4 sons, 3 daughters
Parents
  • Jeremiah Early (father)
  • Sarah Anderson (mother)
Occupationmilitary officer, farmer, politician
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceVirginia Militia
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John Early (September 15, 1757--July , 1804) was a Virginia military officer, planter, businessman and politician who served six terms in the Virginia House of Delegates representing Franklin County, which he also represented in the Virginia Ratifying Convention of 1788, during which he voted against ratification of the U.S. Constitution.

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