John Pendleton Jr. (1749 – August 10, 1806) was a Virginia government official, most notably serving as the acting Governor of Virginia for eight days in December, 1799.
[1] In December 1799, James Wood resigned as governor shortly before the end of his term.
[3] Hardin Burnley, a member of the Council of Safety, was selected to act as governor for four days.
[3] Pendleton was then chosen to act as governor, and he served for eight days.
[4] John Pendleton Biography at National Governors Association