William Kendall Jr. (II) (1659–1696) was a planter and politician in the Colony of Virginia who twice represented Northampton County in the House of Burgesses as had his father[1][2]
William Kendall Jr. (II) | |
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| Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses for Northampton County, Colony of Virginia | |
| In office 1692-1693 | |
| Preceded by | John Robins |
| Succeeded by | William Waters |
| In office 1688 | |
| Preceded by | Isaac Foxcroft |
| Succeeded by | John Robins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1659 Northampton County, Colony of Virginia |
| Died | 1696 Northampton County, Colony of Virginia |
| Spouse | Anne Mason |
| Children | William Kendall III, John Kendall and 3 daughters |
| Parent | William Kendall Sarah Kendall |
| Occupation | planter, politician |
Early and family life
Kendall was born in 1659, probably in Northampton County, to Sarah, the second wife of merchant, planter and politician William Kendall.[3][2]
Career
When his father died in 1686, he became his father's primary heir, although his mother, married sister Mary (the wife of Hancock Lee) and her children also received property. In April 1692, Kendall patented 2,750 acres in nearby Accomack County, also on Virginia's Eastern Shore.[2]
Northampton County voters twice elected Kendall as one of their representatives in the House of Burgesses, first in 1688 (although he failed to win re-election) and again for the 1692-1693 session.[4]
Personal life
He married Anne Mason, daughter of Lemuel Mason, also a member of the House of Burgesses. Together they had sons William Kendall III and John Kendall, and three daughters.[1][5]
Death and legacy
Kendall made his will on January 29, 1695, and it was proved July 28, 1696.[1]
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