A Revolutionary Soldier

A Revolutionary Soldier is a Virginia historical marker in Mecklenburg County, dedicated 1962.

Mecklenburg County · dedicated 1962 · Rte. 58, 0.3 miles west of Boydton

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Richard Kennon of Mecklenburg served as an officer in the 5th Virginia Regiment, 1776-1778 and later in the State Militia. He served in both houses of the General Assembly and was Presiding Officer of the Senate, 1800-1802. He died in 1805.

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