James Innes (Virginia)
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James Innes (1754 – August 2, 1798) was an American attorney, officer in the American Revolutionary War and politician. The second Attorney General of Virginia after independence, he served a decade before resigning for health reasons. He also served in the Virginia House of Delegates and the Virginia Ratification Convention at various times representing Williamsburg or nearby James City County.[1]
Quick Facts Attorney General of Virginia, Preceded by ...
James Innes | |
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Attorney General of Virginia | |
Preceded by | Edmund Randolph |
Succeeded by | John Marshall (acting) |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Williamsburg | |
In office 1786 – November 30, 1786 | |
Preceded by | Henry Tazewell |
Succeeded by | Samuel Griffin |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Williamsburg | |
In office May 1, 1781 – April 30, 1782 | |
Preceded by | Henry Tazewell |
Succeeded by | Henry Tazewell |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for James City County | |
In office May 1, 1780 – April 30, 1781 Serving with William Norvell, | |
Preceded by | Nathaniel Burwell |
Succeeded by | Joseph Prentis |
Personal details | |
Born | 1754 (1754) Caroline County, Colony of Virginia |
Died | August 2, 1798(1798-08-02) (aged 44) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Resting place | Christ Church Burial Ground, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Political party | Federalist |
Relatives | Harry Innes (brother) |
Education | College of William and Mary |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | Continental Army |
Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |
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