Henry Tazewell

Henry Tazewell (November 27, 1753 - January 24, 1799) was an American politician who was instrumental in the early government of the U.S. state of Virginia. He was born in Brunswick County , Virginia. He served as the President pro tempore...

In this article: United States Senate, Virginia, Revolutionary War, College of William and Mary, John Taylor, and Littleton Tazewell

...was created on December 20, 1799. The land for the county was taken from portions of Wythe and Russell Counties. It was named after Henry Tazewell, a United States Senator from Virginia as well as a state legislator and judge. Delegate...

In this article: Virginia, United States, Tazewell County, Virginia, U.S. Census Bureau, and Littleton Waller Tazewell

...broadly based than the earlier faction and its leaders were far more prominent. The party came into existence when James Madison, Henry Tazewell, and others expressed opposition to the First Report on Public Credit issued by Treasury...

In this article: James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, French Revolutionary Wars, Democratic-Republican Party, Federalist Party, First Report on Public Credit, and George Washington

...Tazewell (December 17, 1774 May 6, 1860) was a U.S. Representative, U.S. Senator from and governor of Virginia. Tazewell, son of Henry Tazewell, was born in Williamsburg, Virginia. He was privately tutored by John Wickham and later...

In this article: Virginia, United States Senate, Virginia House of Delegates, John Marshall, Norfolk, Virginia, John Wickham, and College of William and Mary

...in 1834. It is, however, possible that it was named for Littleton's father, prominent Virginia politician Henry Tazewell, for whom Tazewell County , Virginia, was named. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area...

In this article: Virginia, Littleton Tazewell, Tazewell County, Illinois, U.S. Senate, U.S. Census Bureau, Cincinnati, Peoria County, and Deer Creek