Samuel Goode (March 21, 1756 – November 14, 1822) was a United States representative from Virginia. Born in "Whitby" in Chesterfield County in the Colony of Virginia, he completed preparatory studies, studied law, was admitted to the bar and practiced. During the American Revolutionary War he served as a lieutenant in the Chesterfield Troop of Horse and later as a colonel of militia. He was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1778 to 1785, and was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Sixth Congress, serving from March 4, 1799 to March 3, 1801. After leaving Congress, Goode returned to law, along with managing his land.
His son was Dr. Thomas Goode, who was later the owner and operator of the Homestead spa.[1]
He died in Invermay, Mecklenburg County; interment was on his estate near Invermay.[2]
References
- ^ Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography. Volume II. Page 110.
- ^ United States Congress. "Samuel Goode (id: G000279)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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