Magnus Tate
| Magnus Tate | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 2nd district | |
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In office March 4, 1815 – March 3, 1817 | |
| Preceded by | Francis White |
| Succeeded by | Edward Colston |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Berkeley County | |
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In office 1809–1810 Alongside Philip C. Pendleton, George Porterfield | |
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In office 1803 Alongside James Campbell | |
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In office 1798–1799 Alongside John Baker, Alexander White | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1760 Berkeley County, Virginia |
| Died |
March 30, 1823 (aged 62–63) Martinsburg, Virginia |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Occupation | lawyer |
Magnus Tate (1760 – March 30, 1823) was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.
Biography
Born in Berkeley County, Virginia (now West Virginia), Tate studied law. He was admitted to the bar and practiced. He engaged in agricultural pursuits. He was appointed justice of the Berkeley County Court May 19, 1798. Sheriff of Berkeley County in 1819 and 1820. He served as member of the house of delegates of Virginia in 1797, 1803, 1809, and 1810.
Tate was elected as a Federalist to the Fourteenth Congress (March 4, 1815 – March 3, 1817) with 63.35% of the vote, defeating fellow Federalist Francis White. He died near Martinsburg, Virginia (now West Virginia), March 30, 1823.
Sources
- United States Congress. "Magnus Tate (id: T000047)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Francis White |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 2nd congressional district 1815–1817 |
Succeeded by Edward Colston |
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