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Gideon D. Camden
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Gideon Draper Camden (August 31, 1805 – April 22, 1891) was an American lawyer, judge and politician who opposed the creation of the state of West Virginia and sympathized with the Confederacy, but later served in the West Virginia Senate representing Harrison County.[1]
Quick Facts Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Lewis County, Preceded by ...
Gideon D. Camden | |
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Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Lewis County | |
In office December 1, 1828 – December 6, 1829 Serving with Thomas Bland | |
Preceded by | John McWhorter |
Succeeded by | Samuel L. Hays |
Circuit Judge | |
In office 1852–1861 | |
Succeeded by | William A. Harrison |
Member of the West Virginia Senate from Harrison County | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1805-08-31)August 31, 1805 Lewis County, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | April 22, 1891(1891-04-22) (aged 85) Hot Springs, Arkansas U.S. |
Resting place | Odd Fellows Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison County, West Virginia, West Virginia U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Profession | Politician, lawyer, judge |
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