Richard Scott Blackburn

Richard Scott Blackburn
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates representing Prince William County, Virginia
In office
October 18, 1790 – September 30, 1791
Serving with Alexander Henderson, Willoughby Tebbs
Preceded byHenry Washington
Succeeded byJohn Pope
Personal details
Bornc. 1760
DiedNovember 1803 (aged about 43)
Resting placeRippon Lodge Cemetery, Prince William County, Virginia
SpouseJudith Ball (m. c. 1885)
Occupation
  • Planter
  • military officer
  • politician
Military service
Branch/serviceU.S. Army
Years of service1800–1803
RankMajor
UnitRegiment of Artillerists and Engineers
Battles/warsNone recorded (died while on garrison duty)
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Richard Scott Blackburn (c. 1760 – November 1803) was a Virginia planter and politician who became an officer in the U.S. Army