Isaac Coles
| Isaac Coles | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 6th district | |
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In office March 4, 1793 – March 3, 1797 | |
| Preceded by | Abraham B. Venable |
| Succeeded by | Matthew Clay |
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In office March 4, 1789 – March 3, 1791 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | Abraham B. Venable |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Halifax County | |
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In office 1783–1787 Alongside John Coleman, James McCraw, Jeremiah Pate and Nathaniel Hunt | |
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In office 1780 Alongside William Martin | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
March 2, 1747 Richmond, Virginia |
| Died |
June 3, 1813 (aged 66) "Cole's Hill", Chatham, Virginia |
| Resting place | "Cole's Hill", Chatham Virginia |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
| Other political affiliations | Anti-Administration |
| Residence | "Cole's Hill" |
| Alma mater | College of William and Mary |
| Profession | Planter |
| Military service | |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | Virginia state militia |
| Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |
Isaac Coles (March 2, 1747 – June 3, 1813) was an American planter and statesman from Virginia.
Biography
Coles was born in Richmond, Virginia in 1747. He was educated at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg. During the American Revolutionary War, he served as a colonel in the Virginia militia. In 1780 and 1781 as well as 1783–1788, he was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates. As a member of the Virginia Ratifying Convention assembled in June 1788, Coles opposed ratification of the United States Constitution. Nevertheless, he ran for the United States House of Representatives, serving in Congress from 1789 to 1791. He was also elected to the House in 1792 and 1794, serving from March 4, 1793 to March 3, 1797.
Coles died on his plantation, Cole's Hill, near Chatham, Virginia in 1813 and was buried in the family cemetery there. His son, Walter Coles, also served in the House of Representatives.
A relative with a similar name, Isaac A. Coles (b. 1780 at Enniscorthy, Albemarle County and brother of Edward Coles) served as personal secretary to Presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Madison during their administrations.
Elections
- 1789; Coles was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives unopposed.
- 1793; Coles was re-elected unopposed.
- 1795; Coles was re-elected with 36.76% of the vote, defeating Independents Simon C. McMahon and Matthew Clay.
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| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Abraham B. Venable |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 6th congressional district 1793–1797 |
Succeeded by Matthew Clay |
| Preceded by District established |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 6th congressional district 1789–1791 |
Succeeded by Abraham Venable |