John Guerrant

John Guerrant
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 byThomas Mann Randolph Sr. or John Peter Guerrant
Succeeded byJames Pleasants
Personal details
Born(1760-03-23)March 23, 1760
DiedDecember 7, 1813(1813-12-07) (aged 53)
Resting placePerkinsville, Goochland County, Virginia
SpouseMary Heath Povall
Children5 sons, 5 daughters
Parents
  • John Peter Guerrant (father)
  • Elizabeth Porter (mother)
Occupationmilitary officer, farmer, politician
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceVirginia Regiment (Virginia Colonial Militia)
Continental Army
Years of service1777–1780
Rankensign, major
Unit2nd Virginia Regiment
Battles/warsValley 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.