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Abraham Penn
Member From: 1777 - 1789
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- Gender: Male Race: Caucasian
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1779 Assembly - The name of Harry Gaines appears in the list of Dec. 3, he probably succeeded Abraham Penn, who had become an escheator (see more information).
1787 - 1788 Assembly - Abraham Penn was declared unduly elected, and Thomas Cooper was declared elected.
ESCHEATOR.Thenameofanofficerwhosedutiesaregenerallytoascertainwhatescheatshavetakenplace,andtoprosecutetheclaimofthecommonwealthforthepurposeofrecoveringtheescheatedproperty
Escheat - is acommon law doctrine which transfers the property of a person who dies without heirs to the crown or state. It serves to ensure that property is not left in "limbo" without recognized ownership. It originally applied to a number of situations where a legal interest in land was destroyed byoperation of law, so that the ownership of the land reverted to the immediately superiorfeudal lord.
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| Session | District | District Number | Party | Leadership | Committees |
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| 1777-1778 | Henry | ||||
| 1779 | Henry | ||||
| 1787-1788 | Henry | Courts of Justice Propositions and Grievances |
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| 1788 | Henry | ||||
| 1789 | Henry |
*The information within this interactive and searchable application has been researched extensively by the House Clerk’s Office. As with any historical records of this age and breadth, there may be discrepancies and/or inconsistencies within records obtained from a variety of credible sources. Any feedback is encouraged at history@house.virginia.gov.