Carter Bassett Harrison
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Rep. Carter Bassett Harrison (c.1756 – April 18, 1808) was a
Harrison was born at the
Letter from Carter Bassett Harrison to James Madison
Maycox April 4, 1801
Dear Sir, This will be presented by Mr. Alexander Kerr, a friend of mine, who is disposed to fill some federal office that may be vacant in the town of Alexandria. I have been, for some time, acquainted with Mr. Kerr. I have ever found him a gentleman of capacity, integrity & the man of business. These requisites added to his republican character may fit him for any appointment that the president may think proper to bestow on him. Present me most respectfully to Mrs. Madison & assure yourself of my confidence in your office & esteem I am your obedient servant.
Public Speaking at the College of William & Mary
Spoke at the public annual exercises in Williamsburg on July 4, 1796. Bachelor of Arts degree given at this time. This was in the Virginia Gazette and General Advertiser, Richmond, VA. Wed. July 13, 1796.
Carter B. Harrison's years in office
Virginia House of Delegates: Representing Surry County from May 3, 1784 - June 30, 1784
Virginia House of Delegates: Representing Surry County from October 18, 1784 - January 7, 1785
Virginia House of Delegates: Representing Surry County from October 17, 1785 - January 21, 1786
United States House of Representatives: Carter was elected to the U. S. Congress from March 4, 1793 - March 3, 1799. These would be the third, fourth & fifth Congress.
Virginia House of Delegates: Representing Prince George County from December 2, 1805 - February 6, 1806
Virginia House of Delegates: Representing Prince George County from December 1, 1806 - January 22, 1807
Virginia House of Delegates: Representing Prince George County from December 7, 1807 - February 10, 1808
Altogether, Carter spent at least eleven years in elected office. He was called a "distinguished member of the House of Delegates."
- The General Assembly of Virginia July 30, 1619 – January 11, 1978: a Bicentennial Register of Members, by Cynthia Miller Leonard
Sources
- United States Congress. "Carter Bassett Harrison (id: H000266)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.