William Carver (burgess)

William Carver
Member of the House of Burgesses for Lower Norfolk County
In office
1665-1669
Serving with Adam Thoroughgood Jr.
Preceded byJohn Knowles
Succeeded byLemuel Mason
Personal details
Born
England
Diedearly September 1676
Northampton County, Colony of Virginia
Resting placeunknown
SpouseElizabeth

William Carver (before 1640 – before September 7, 1676), was an English merchant, mariner, planter and politician who represented Lower Norfolk County in the House of Burgesses from 1665 through 1669, is best known for his participation in Bacon's Rebellion, which led to his execution in 1676.

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