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James Keith (Virginia judge)
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James Keith (September 7, 1839 – January 2, 1918) was a Virginia lawyer, soldier, politician and judge, who served as the chief judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia (then called the Supreme Court of Appeals) from 1895 to 1916.[1]
Quick Facts Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia, Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Fauquier County district ...
James Keith | |
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![]() Oil on canvas portrait of Justice Keith, by Mary Van der Veer | |
Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia | |
In office 1895–1916 | |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Fauquier County district | |
In office 1869–1879 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1839-09-07)September 7, 1839 Fauquier County, Virginia U.S. |
Died | January 2, 1918(1918-01-02) (aged 78) Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Lilias Gordon Morson Frances Backsdale Morson |
Alma mater | University of Virginia |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | cavalry |
Years of service | 1861–1888 |
Unit | 4th Virginia Cavalry |
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