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History of Lunenburg, (Lunenburg County) VirginiaOur database does not include an historic photo for Lunenburg, (Lunenburg County) Virginia, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:William Taylor Barry Biographical Sketch William Taylor Barry, statesman, was born at Lunenburg, Va., Feb. 5, 1785. When he was very young his parents removed to Kentucky, where his education was received, and where he pursued the study of law. After his admission to the bar, he became widely known as an able lawyer. He served in both houses of the state legislature, and was a representative in the 12th congress, 1811-13. He was aide to Governor Shelby during the campaign of 1813, distinguishing himself at the battle of the Thames; served as U.S. senator to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator G. Walker, 1813-16, and became a justice of the supreme court of Kentucky in 1816. He was subsequently state secretary, chief justice and lieutenant-governor and was appointed postmaster-general by President Jackson, March 9, 1829, when that became a cabinet office. He resigned April 10, 1835, and was made minister to Spain. He died at Liverpool, England, Aug. 20, 1835. |
Virginia Facts: Additional Local History Notes: The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows: LUNENBURG, a county in the S. S. E. part of Virginia, has an area of about 370 square miles. It is bounded on the N. by Nottoway river, and on the S. by the Meherrin river. The surface is uneven; the soil is moderately fertile. Indian corn and tobacco are the staples. In 1850 this county produced 240,065 bushels of corn, and 2,284,668 pounds of tobacco. There were 7 flour and grist mills, 2 tanneries, and 1 manufactory of farming implements. It contained 26 churches, and 450 pupils attending public schools. Formed in 1746. Capital, Lewistown. Population, 11,692; of whom 4505 were free, and 7187, slaves. Lunenburg is situated 153 meters above sea level. |