Joseph Eggleston (November 24, 1754–February 14, 1811) was an American planter, solder, and politician from Amelia County, Virginia. He represented Virginia in the U.S. Congress from 1798 until 1801. November 24 is the 328th day (329th on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1754 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... February 14 is the 45th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1811 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Amelia County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. ... State nickname: Old Dominion Official languages English Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Governor Mark R. Warner (D) Tim Kaine (D-Governor Elect) Senators John Warner (R) George Allen (R) Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 35th 110,862 km² 7. ... The chamber of the United States House of Representatives is located in the south wing of the Capitol building, in Washington, D.C.. The United States House of Representatives is one of the two houses of the Congress of the United States. ... 1798 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... The Union Jack, flag of the newly formed United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. ...

Joseph was born in Midddlesex County to Joseph (1721-1792) and Judith (Segar, 1729-1806) Eggleston. In 1759 his parents moved to the newly built plantation house named Egglestetton in Amelia County. Joseph was tutored at home and then attended William and Mary where he graduated with honors in 1776. That same year he joined American Revolutionary War in the cavalry commanded by Lighthorse Harry Lee. Location in the state of Virginia Formed 1673 Seat Saluda Area  - Total  - Water 546 km² (211 mi²) 208 km² (80 mi²) 38. ... 1759 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... The College of William and Mary The College of William and Mary in Virginia is the second-oldest institution of higher education in the United States (after Harvard University). ... This article is about the year 1776. ... Combatants American Revolutionaries, France, allies British Empire, allies Commanders George Washington Comte de Rochambeau Nathanael Greene William Howe Henry Clinton Charles Cornwallis Strength {{{strength1}}} {{{strength2}}} Casualties {{{casualties1}}} {{{casualties2}}} The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the American War of Independence, was the military side of the American Revolution. ... Henry Lee III (January 29, 1756 - March 25, 1818), 18th century American general, called Light Horse Harry, was born near Dumfries, Virginia. ...

Revolutionary War

Eggleston became a captain when Lee organized his own irregular unit (Lee's Legion) of the Continental Army in 1778. He served with them throughout the war, but earned distinction in the Southern Campaign. He was cited for gallantry for his actions in the Battle of Guilford Court House on March 15, 1781. He won praise again in the siege of Augusta in June, as well as a promotion to Major. The initial American success in the Battle of Eutaw Springs in September came from Major Eggleston's attack of the British advance units. Unfortunately the outcome of the battle was indecisive, even though the British casualties were twice those of the American forces. The Continental Army was the unified command structure of the thirteen colonies fighting Great Britain during the American Revolutionary War. ... 1778 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Combatants Britain United States Commanders Charles Cornwallis Nathanael Greene Strength 1,900 4,400 Casualties 93 killed 439 wounded 26 missing Total: 558 79 killed 185 wounded 1,046 missing Total: 1,310 The Battle of Guilford Court House was a battle fought on March 15, 1781 inside the present... March 15 is the 74th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (75th in Leap years). ... 1781 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Augusta is a city located in the state of Georgia. ... The Battle of Eutaw Springs was a battle of the American Revolutionary War, the last engagement of the war in the Carolinas. ...

Personal life

After the war Eggleston returned home to Egglestetton, and on February 23, 1788 he married Sarah 'Sally' Meade. The had three children, Joseph Everard (1790), Charles (1791) and William (1792). When his father (Joseph Sr.) died in 1792 he inherited the family seat and 400 acres. Over the years he would buy land and expand his holding to 730 acres. Sally died in 1794, and in 1798 Joseph married again, to his first cousin Ann Cary Eggleston (daughter of his uncle John). She gave him two more children: Francis (1798) and in 1802 a daughter they named Sarah Meade Eggleston after his first wife. February 23 is the 54th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1788 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1792 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1794 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... --69. ...

Political career

Eggleston was elected to the Virginia state House of Delegates several times as a representative for Amelia County. In all he served thirteeen years in the House (1785-88 and 1791-99). He was in the state Senate when U.S. Congressman William B. Giles resiged that post on October 2, 1798. In a special election, Eggleston won the rest of the term. Then he won the regular election for the next term, to serve in the U.S. House in the Sixth Congress. 1785 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1788 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1791 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1799 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... William Branch Giles (12 August 1762–4 December 1830) was an American statesman. ... October 2 is the 275th day (276th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 90 days remaining. ... 1798 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... The chamber of the United States House of Representatives is located in the south wing of the Capitol building, in Washington, D.C.. The United States House of Representatives is one of the two houses of the Congress of the United States. ... // Sixth United States Congress Links and spelling have to be verified. ...

Egggleston declined to be nominated in 1800, so his service in Congress extended from December 3, 1798 to March 31, 1801. He returned home, but was made a Justice of the Peace for Amelia County, and held that post until he died in 1804. Joseph died at home and was buried in the Churchyard of St. John's Episcopal Church. The church was also known as St. John's of Grub Hill, and the cemetery is now know as the Grub Hill Cemetery. 1800 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... December 3 is the 337th (in leap years the 338th) day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1798 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... March 31 is the 90th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (91st in Leap years), with 275 days remaining, as the final day of March. ... The Union Jack, flag of the newly formed United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. ... 1804 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...

The main house at Egglestetton still stands in Egglestetton Road (Route 630) about 4 km north of Amelia Court House. The home is on the National Register of Historic Places but is a private residence. (Please respect private property.) The Civil War general, Joseph Eggleston Johnston, was named for him, since Johnston's father had served in Eggleston's command in the Revolution. The American Civil War (1861–1865) was fought in North America within the United States of America, between twenty-four mostly northern states of the Union and the Confederate States of America, a coalition of eleven southern states that declared their independence and claimed the right of secession from the... Joseph Eggleston Johnston (February 3, 1807 - March 21, 1891) was a military officer in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War, whose effectiveness was undercut by tensions with President Jefferson Davis. ...

External link

• biographic sketch at U.S. Congress