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Hugh Elmwood Caperton

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Hugh Elmwood Caperton

Birth
Monroe County, West Virginia, USA
Death
9 Feb 1847 (aged 65)
Union, Monroe County, West Virginia, USA
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U.S. Congressman. Successful in farming and mercantile pursuits, he was Sheriff of Monroe County, in 1805 and a member of the Virginia State House of Delegates, (1810-13). In 1813, he was elected as a Federalist to the Thirteenth Congress, serving until 1815. After leaving Congress, he was again a member of the Virginia State House of Delegates, (1826-30) and resumed his business interests until his death at age 65.
U.S. Congressman. Successful in farming and mercantile pursuits, he was Sheriff of Monroe County, in 1805 and a member of the Virginia State House of Delegates, (1810-13). In 1813, he was elected as a Federalist to the Thirteenth Congress, serving until 1815. After leaving Congress, he was again a member of the Virginia State House of Delegates, (1826-30) and resumed his business interests until his death at age 65.

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  • Added: Jun 25, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7619525/hugh_elmwood-caperton: accessed ), memorial page for Hugh Elmwood Caperton (17 Apr 1781–9 Feb 1847), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7619525, citing Green Hill Cemetery, Union, Monroe County, West Virginia, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.