1836.
March 22.—At Washington, D. C., in his 82d year, Gen. Mountjoy Baily, an officer of the revolution.
Jan. 28.—At Abingdon, John H. Fulton, a respected member of the 23d Congress.
April 29.—In Logan co., Ohio, Gen. Simon Kenton, aged 82, a native of Virginia. He was a companion
of Col. Boone, in exploring the west, and in commencing its settlement, and he endured many hardships.
March 25.—At Belmont, Loudon co., Va., aged 76, Ludwell Lee, second son of Richard Henry Lee, a
gentleman highly respected.
Nov. 9.—At his residence, in Goochland co., Va., aged 67, James Pleasants, M. C. from 1811 to 1819;
U. S. Senator from 1819 to 1822: governor of Virginia from 1822 to 1825, and a member of the convention
for 1829-30, for amending the state constitution. He was twice appointed to the bench, but declined,
from a distrust of his own qualifications. He was a man of rare modesty, greatly respected and
esteemed for public and private virtues.
Oct. 10.—In Albemarle co., Va., aged upwards of 70, Mrs. Martha Randolph, widow of Gov. Thomas
M. Randolph, and the last surviving daughter of Thomas Jefferson; a lady distinguished for her talents
and virtues.
