James Mercer (judge)
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James Mercer (February 26, 1736 – October 31, 1793) was a Virginia lawyer, military officer, planter, jurist and politician.[1]
Quick Facts Justice of the Virginia Supreme Court, Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Hampshire County district ...
James Mercer | |
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Justice of the Virginia Supreme Court | |
In office November 14, 1789 – October 31, 1793 | |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Hampshire County district | |
In office October 7, 1776 – December 21, 1776 Serving with Abraham Hite | |
Succeeded by | Joseph Neville |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Hampshire County district | |
In office 1761–1776 | |
Preceded by | James Keith |
Succeeded by | n/a |
Personal details | |
Born | (1736-02-26)February 26, 1736 Stafford County, Virginia, US |
Died | October 31, 1793(1793-10-31) (aged 57) Richmond, Virginia, US |
Spouse | Mary Eleanor Dick |
Children | John Fenton Mercer, Charles Fenton Mercer, Mary Mercer Garnett, Lucinda Mercer Betton |
Relatives | John Mercer, John Francis Mercer, George Mercer |
Alma mater | College of William and Mary |
Occupation | Lawyer, soldier, planter, judge, politician |
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