James Machir | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 3rd district | |
| In office March 4, 1797 – March 3, 1799 | |
| Preceded by | George Jackson |
| Succeeded by | George Jackson |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
| In office 1818–1821 | |
| In office 1811–1813 | |
| In office 1793–1796 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1764 Scotland |
| Died | June 25, 1827 (aged 62–63) |
| Political party | Federalist |
James Machir (1764 – June 25, 1827) was a United States representative from Virginia. Machir was member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1793 to 1796. He was elected as a Federalist to the Fifth Congress, having won 45.44% of the vote and defeating fellow Federalist Thomas Wilson and Democratic-Republicans John Mitchell and George Jackson and served from March 4, 1797, to March 3, 1799. He again served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1811 to 1813 and from 1818 to 1821. Machir died on June 25, 1827.
References
- United States Congress. "James Machir (id: M000013)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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