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Archibald Atkinson | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1849 | |
| Preceded by | Francis Mallory |
| Succeeded by | John Millson |
| Member of the Virginia Senate from Isle of Wight, Prince George, Southampton, Surry and Sussex Counties | |
| In office 1839–1843 | |
| Preceded by | Joel Holleman |
| Succeeded by | William Spark |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Isle of Wight County | |
| In office 1828–1830 | |
| Preceded by | John Chapman |
| Succeeded by | James Jordon |
| In office 1815–1816 Alongside John Lawrence | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 15, 1792 Isle of Wight County, Virginia |
| Died | January 7, 1872 (aged 79) Smithfield, Virginia |
| Resting place | Old St. Luke's Church |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | College of William and Mary |
| Profession | lawyer, legislator |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
Archibald Atkinson (September 15, 1792 – January 7, 1872) was a 19th Century American lawyer and slave owner[1] who served three terms as a U.S. Representative from Virginia from 1843 to 1849. He was a veteran of the War of 1812.
- ^ "Congress slaveowners", The Washington Post, 2022-01-19, retrieved 2022-01-23