Henry Soane

Henry Soane
13th Speaker of the Virginia House of Burgesses
In office
1661–1661
Preceded by Theodorick Bland of Westover
Succeeded by Robert Wynne
Personal details
Born 1622
Died 1661
Virginia
Spouse(s) Judith
Children Henry Jr., Judith Soane Randolph, John, Elizabeth, William
Residence James City County, Virginia
Occupation Farmer

Henry Soane (1622–1661) was a Virginia politician and landowner. He emigrated to Virginia around 1651, settling in James City County along the Chickahominy River. He served in the House of Burgesses 1652–55, 1658, and 1660–61, and was its Speaker in 1661.[1] He is also the 2nd great grandfather of President Thomas Jefferson.

Notes

  1. ↑ Kukla, pp. 61-62

References

  • Kukla, Jon (1981). Speakers and Clerks of the Virginia House of Burgesses, 1643–1776. Richmond, Virginia: Virginia State Library. ISBN 0-88490-075-4.


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