Philip Pendleton (soldier)
Philip Pendleton | |
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| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Berkeley County district | |
| In office October 7, 1776 – May 3, 1778 Serving with Thomas Hite | |
| Preceded by | William Drew |
| Succeeded by | James Nourse |
| In office October 17, 1785 – October 15, 1786 Serving with Moses Hunter | |
| Preceded by | Adam Stephen |
| Succeeded by | James Campbell |
| In office June 23, 1788 – October 17, 1790 Serving with Joseph Swearingen | |
| Preceded by | James Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Waggoner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1752 Martinsburg, Virginia |
| Died | 1802 (aged 49–50) Martinsburg, Virginia |
| Resting place | Norborne Parish Cemetery, Martinsburg, West Virginia |
| Spouse | Agnes Patterson |
| Children | 4 sons including Philip C. Pendleton and 3 daughters |
| Occupation | lawyer, planter |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | Virginia militia |
| Years of service | 1777-1781 |
| Rank | colonel |
| Unit | Pendleton's Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |
Colonel Philip Pendleton (1752 – 1802) was a Virginia lawyer and soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War, helped found Martinsburg as well as represented Berkeley County several times in the Virginia House of Delegates.