Samuel Goode (American politician)
Samuel Goode (March 21, 1756 – November 14, 1822) was a United States representative from Virginia. Born in "Whitby" in Chesterfield County in the Colony of Virginia, he completed preparatory studies, studied law, was admitted to the bar and practiced. During the American Revolutionary War he served as a lieutenant in the Chesterfield Troop of Horse and later as a colonel of militia. He was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1778 to 1785, and was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Sixth Congress, serving from March 4, 1799 to March 3, 1801. After leaving Congress, Goode returned to law, along with managing his land.
Samuel Goode | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 8th district | |
| In office March 4, 1799 – March 3, 1801 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Claiborne |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Claiborne |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Mecklenburg County | |
| In office 1778–1781 Alongside Henry Delony, Robert Munford and Lewis Burwell | |
| In office 1783–1784 Alongside Thomas Pettus and William Randolph | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 21, 1756 Chesterfield County, Virginia Colony, British America |
| Died | November 14, 1822 (aged 66) Mecklenburg County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | Virginia militia |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |
His son was Dr. Thomas Goode, who was later the owner and operator of the Homestead spa.[1]
He died in Invermay, Mecklenburg County; interment was on his estate near Invermay.[2]
References edit
- ^ Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography. Volume II. Page 110.
- ^ United States Congress. "Samuel Goode (id: G000279)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.