Leftwich, Joel, 1759-1846

Joel Leftwich (1759-1846) was an army officer, state legislator, and justice of the peace, of Bedford County, Va. During the Revolutionary War, Leftwich fought at Germantown, Pa.; Camden, S.C.; and was wounded at Guilford, N.C. In the War of 1812, he commanded a brigade under General William Henry Harrison and became a major general of the Virginia militia.

From the guide to the Joel Leftwich Papers, ., 1779-1843, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.)

Army officer, state legislator, and justice of the peace, of Bedford County, Va.

From the description of Joel Leftwich papers, 1779-1843 [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 23228843

Army officer, War of 1812; businessman; justice of the peace and sheriff for Bedford County, Va.; and Virginia General Assembly delegate 1792-1793.

From the description of Papers of Joel Leftwich [manuscript], 1786-1890 (bulk 1786-1846). (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647829432