Person:William Foushee (1)

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Dr. William Foushee, 1st Mayor of Richmond, Virginia
b.26 Oct 1749 Northumberland County, Virginia
d.21 Aug 1824 Richmond (independent city), Virginia, United States
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m. Abt 1730
  1. Sophia Foushee1731 -
  2. Elizabeth Foushee1733 -
  3. James Foushee1735 -
  4. Dr. William Foushee, 1st Mayor of Richmond, Virginia1749 - 1824
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Name Dr. William Foushee, 1st Mayor of Richmond, Virginia
Gender Male
Birth[1] 26 Oct 1749 Northumberland County, Virginia
Military[2] 1776 Rev War - Army Surgeon
Death[1][2] 21 Aug 1824 Richmond (independent city), Virginia, United States
Burial? Shockoe Hill Cemetery, Richmond (independent city), Virginia, United States
References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 William Foushee, in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia.

    William Foushee, Sr. (October 26, 1749 – August 21, 1824) was an American physician, politician, and socialite. After serving with distinction as a surgeon in the American Revolution, he entered into local Virginia politics, notably serving as the first Mayor of Richmond. He went on to become a political, social, and commercial leader in Richmond for the next half century of his life.

  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Military Record, in Wardell, Patrick G. Virginia/West Virginia genealogical data from Revolutionary War pension and bounty land warrant records. (Bowie, Maryland: Heritage Books, c1988-1998)
    2:139.

    Foushee, William - entered service in Virginia as army surgeon; died 8/21/1824; administrator of his estate William F. Ritchie granted 1/2 pay Pension 1845. F-R14223, R1010.

    William Foushee
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