Nathaniel Claiborne
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Nathaniel Herbert Claiborne (November 14, 1777 – August 15, 1859) was a nineteenth century politician from Virginia
. He was the brother of William Charles Cole Claiborne, the nephew of Thomas Claiborne
, the uncle of John Francis Hamtramck Claiborne
and the great-great-great granduncle Marie Corinne Morrison Claiborne Boggs
and Claiborne de Borda Pell
.
Born in Chesterfield, Virginia, Claiborne was schooled at a local academy as a child. He engaged in agricultural
pursuits and was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from 1810 to 1812. Claiborne also served in the Virginia State Senate from 1821 to 1825 and was an executive councilor before being elected a Jacksonian
and Anti-Jacksonian
to the United States House of Representatives
in 1824, serving from 1825 to 1837. Their, he served as chairman of the Committee on Elections
from 1831 to 1837. After being unsuccessful for reelection in 1836, Claiborne resumed pursuing in agricultural
pursuits until his death on August 15, 1859 near Rocky Mount, Virginia
. He was interred in the family cemetery at his estate called "Claibrook" near Rocky Mount.
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
. He was the brother of William Charles Cole Claiborne, the nephew of Thomas Claiborne
Thomas Claiborne (1749-1812)
Thomas Claiborne was a planter and politician from Brunswick County, Virginia, and represented Virginia in the United States House of Representatives from 1793 to 1799 and from 1801 to 1805....
, the uncle of John Francis Hamtramck Claiborne
John Francis Hamtramck Claiborne
John Francis Hamtramck Claiborne was a Member of the U. S. House of Representatives from Mississippi.-Biography:...
and the great-great-great granduncle Marie Corinne Morrison Claiborne Boggs
Lindy Boggs
Marie Corinne Morrison Claiborne Boggs, usually known as Lindy Boggs , is a United States political figure who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and later as ambassador to the Vatican. She was the first woman elected to Congress from Louisiana...
and Claiborne de Borda Pell
Claiborne Pell
Claiborne de Borda Pell was a United States Senator from Rhode Island, serving six terms from 1961 to 1997, and was best known as the sponsor of the Pell Grant, which provides financial aid funding to U.S. college students. A Democrat, he was that state's longest serving senator.-Early years:Pell...
.
Born in Chesterfield, Virginia, Claiborne was schooled at a local academy as a child. He engaged in agricultural
Agriculture
Agriculture is the cultivation of animals, plants, fungi and other life forms for food, fiber, and other products used to sustain life. Agriculture was the key implement in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that nurtured the...
pursuits and was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates
Virginia House of Delegates
The Virginia House of Delegates is the lower house of the Virginia General Assembly. It has 100 members elected for terms of two years; unlike most states, these elections take place during odd-numbered years. The House is presided over by the Speaker of the House, who is elected from among the...
from 1810 to 1812. Claiborne also served in the Virginia State Senate from 1821 to 1825 and was an executive councilor before being elected a Jacksonian
Jacksonian democracy
Jacksonian democracy is the political movement toward greater democracy for the common man typified by American politician Andrew Jackson and his supporters. Jackson's policies followed the era of Jeffersonian democracy which dominated the previous political era. The Democratic-Republican Party of...
and Anti-Jacksonian
National Republican Party (United States)
The National Republicans were a political party in the United States. During the administration of John Quincy Adams , the president's supporters were referred to as Adams Men or Anti-Jackson. When Andrew Jackson was elected President of the United States in 1828, this group went into opposition...
to the United States House of Representatives
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
in 1824, serving from 1825 to 1837. Their, he served as chairman of the Committee on Elections
United States House Committee on Elections
The United States House Committee on Elections is a former standing committee of the United States House of Representatives.Article 1, section 5, of the Constitution of the United States specifies: "Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns, and Qualifications of its own Members." The...
from 1831 to 1837. After being unsuccessful for reelection in 1836, Claiborne resumed pursuing in agricultural
Agriculture
Agriculture is the cultivation of animals, plants, fungi and other life forms for food, fiber, and other products used to sustain life. Agriculture was the key implement in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that nurtured the...
pursuits until his death on August 15, 1859 near Rocky Mount, Virginia
Rocky Mount, Virginia
Rocky Mount is the county seat of Franklin County, Virginia, United States. The town is part of the Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area, and had a population of 4,066 at the 2000 census. It is located in the Roanoke Region of Virginia-History:...
. He was interred in the family cemetery at his estate called "Claibrook" near Rocky Mount.