Joseph Eggleston (November 24, 1754 – February 13, 1811) was an American farmer, soldier, and politician from Amelia County, Virginia.
That same year he joined American Revolutionary War in the cavalry commanded by Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee.
The initial American success in the Battle of Eutaw Springs in September came from Major Eggleston's attack of the British advance units.
After the war Eggleston returned home to Egglestetton, and on February 23, 1788 he married Sarah "Sally" Meade.
[1] Eggleston was elected to the Virginia state House of Delegates several times as a representative for Amelia County.
He returned home, but was made a Justice of the Peace for Amelia County, and held that post until he died in 1811.