Henry Skipwith (born 1751)
Henry Skipwith | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
| In office May 1782 – December 28, 1782 | |
| Preceded by | position created |
| Succeeded by | George Carrington |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1751 Mecklenburg County, Colony of Virginia |
| Died | 1815 Powhatan County, Virginia |
| Spouse(s) | Anne Wayles (d. 1798) Elizabeth Hill Byrd |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Virginia militia |
| Years of service | 1777– |
| Rank | Lt. Col. |
Henry Skipwith (c. 1751-1815) was a Virginia planter and military officer who served a single term in the Virginia House of Delegates, representing Cumberland County, Virginia in 1782. Though he served in the American Revolutionary War, he is best known as a brother-in-law of, and correspondent with, President Thomas Jefferson.