John Guerrant
John Guerrant | |
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| Member of the Virginia Council of State | |
| In office 1797–1805 | |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Goochland County | |
| In office October 15, 1787 – December 1796 Serving with Thomas Underwood, Thomas Mann Randolph Sr., William Randolph Fleming, Thomas Royster, Thomas Miller | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Mann Randolph Sr. or John Peter Guerrant |
| Succeeded by | James Pleasants |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 23, 1760 |
| Died | December 7, 1813 (aged 53) |
| Resting place | Perkinsville, Goochland County, Virginia |
| Spouse | Mary Heath Povall |
| Children | 5 sons, 5 daughters |
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| Occupation | military officer, farmer, politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Virginia Regiment (Virginia Colonial Militia) Continental Army |
| Years of service | 1777–1780 |
| Rank | ensign, major |
| Unit | 2nd Virginia Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Valley Forge |
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John Guerrant (March 23, 1760 – December 7, 1813 ) was a Virginia military officer, planter and politician descended from Huguenot refugees. He served in the Continental Line during the American Revolutionary War, then several terms in the Virginia House of Delegates representing his native Goochland County, which he also represented in the Virginia Ratifying Convention of 1788, during which he voted against ratification of the U.S. Constitution. Guerrant later aligned with the Democratic-Republican Party and also served on the Virginia Council of State.