Lemuel Mason


Colonel Lemuel Mason was an early American politician, justice, and militia colonel. He was a member of the House of Burgesses multiple times.

Biography

Mason was born around 1628 in Virginia to Lieutenant Francis Mason and his second wife Alice.
Mason was a member of the House of Burgesses in 1654, 1657-1660, 1663, 1666, 1675, 1685, and 1692. Additionally, he held other political posts, including Justice of Lower Norfolk County from 1650-1702, colonel of the militia in 1680, and Presiding Justice.

Family

He was married to Anne Seawald/Seawell, daughter of Henry Seawald/Seawell of Sewell's Point. Together they had children:
Mason's will was dated June 17, 1695 and was proved September 15, 1702.