Historical collections of Virginia containing a collection of the most interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, anecdotes, &c., relating to its history and antiquities, together with geographical and statistical descriptions : to which is appended, an historical and descriptive sketch of the District of Columbia : illustrated by over 100 engravings, giving views of the principal towns, seats of eminent men, public buildings, relics of antiquity, historic localities, natural scenery, etc., etc. |
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Feb. 24.—In Madison co., Hon. Linn Banks, from 1818 to 1838 speaker of the House of Delegates.
June 8.—In Orange co., Hon. James Barbour, ex-governor of Virginia, aged 66.
Aug. 13.—John P. Emmett, Esq., Prof. of Chem. in the University of Va. He was the son of the late
Thomas Addis Emmett, and a man of talents and learning.
Jan. 5.—At Savannah, Ga., Col. Thomas Haynes, aged 55, who was born in Va. He was treasurer of
Georgia, and commanded respect and great public influence.
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