Paul Barringer
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Paul Barringer was a North Carolina
politician and military veteran of the War of 1812
. General Barringer served in the North Carolina House of Commons (1793, 1794, 1806–1815) and in the North Carolina Senate
(1822, 1824), representing Cabarrus County.
He was the brother of Daniel Laurens Barringer
, the father of Daniel M. Barringer and Rufus Barringer
, and the grandfather of Paul Brandon Barringer
.
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
politician and military veteran of the War of 1812
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a military conflict fought between the forces of the United States of America and those of the British Empire. The Americans declared war in 1812 for several reasons, including trade restrictions because of Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American merchant...
. General Barringer served in the North Carolina House of Commons (1793, 1794, 1806–1815) and in the North Carolina Senate
North Carolina Senate
The North Carolina Senate is one of the two houses of the North Carolina General Assembly.Its prerogatives and powers are similar to those of the other house, the House of Representatives. Its members do, however, represent districts that are larger than those of their colleagues in the House. The...
(1822, 1824), representing Cabarrus County.
He was the brother of Daniel Laurens Barringer
Daniel Laurens Barringer
Daniel Laurens Barringer was a United States Representative from North Carolina between 1825 and 1834.Born in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, Barringer studied law and practiced in the state capital of Raleigh...
, the father of Daniel M. Barringer and Rufus Barringer
Rufus Barringer
Rufus Clay Barringer was a North Carolina lawyer, politician, and American Civil War brigadier general.-Early life:...
, and the grandfather of Paul Brandon Barringer
Paul Brandon Barringer
Paul Brandon Barringer was the sixth president of Virginia Tech, serving from September 1, 1907 through July 1, 1913. He was also chairman of the faculty at the University of Virginia from 1895 through 1903....
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