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William Beverley

Member From: 1736 - 1749

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  • Birth Date: 1696 Birth Place:
  • Death Date: February 28, 1756
  • Gender: Male Race: Caucasian
  • Spouse: Elizabeth Bland
  • Children: John Anna Ursula Elizabeth
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  • Additional Info: ​William Beverley was the son of Robert Beverley, Jr. and Ursula Byrd. Elizabeth Bland (born May 29, 1705) was the daughter of Richard Bland and Elizabeth Randolph. She was born in Prince George County, Virginia.
  • Other Notable Service and/or Elected Offices: Clerk of Essex County - 1716 - 1745 (unsure if continuous service) Council - 1752 - 1755
Session District District Number Party Leadership Committees
1736-1740 Orange Public Claims (Chair)
Courts of Justice
Propositions and Grievances
Public Claims
1742-1747 Essex Public Claims (Chair)
Privileges and Elections
1748-1749 Essex Public Claims (Chair)
Privileges and Elections

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