Henry Fitzhugh (January 15, 1706 – December 6, 1742) was an American planter and soldier who served two terms in the House of Burgesses representing then-vast Stafford County and was an unsuccessful candidate for Speaker.
His grandfather, William Fitzhugh had acquired large estates in Virginia, operated them using indentured and enslaved labor, then divided them among his five sons.
Like other members of his family, Henry Fitzhugh operated large plantations acquired by his father and by using indentured and enslaved labor.
Stafford County voters elected Fitzhugh as one of their representatives in the House of Burgesses in 1736, and he won re-election in 1742, although he died during that legislative term.
[2] Henry Fitzhugh also served as lieutenant colonel of the Stafford County militia and unsuccessfully campaigned to become speaker of the House of Burgesses.