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James Paull (judge)
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James Paull (July 16, 1818 – May 11, 1875) was a prominent lawyer, politician and judge in Wheeling in what became West Virginia during his lifetime. Before the American Civil War, Paull represented Ohio County in the Virginia General Assembly as a Whig, then attended the First Wheeling Convention, which led to the area's secession from Virginia and creation of the state of West Virginia. During his final years, Paull served as a judge of the West Virginia Court of Appeals, having won election as a Democrat, from January 1, 1873, until his death on May 11, 1875.[1]
Quick Facts Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Ohio County district, Preceded by ...
James Paull | |
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Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Ohio County district | |
In office 1855–1856 | |
Preceded by | Thomas M. Gally |
Succeeded by | Andrew P. Woods |
Member of the Wheeling Convention | |
In office May 13, 1861 – May 15, 1861 | |
Judge West Virginia Court of Appeals | |
In office 1873 – May 11, 1875 | |
Preceded by | Newly established seat |
Succeeded by | Thomas C. Green |
Personal details | |
Born | (1818-07-16)July 16, 1818 Belmont, Ohio, US |
Died | May 11, 1875(1875-05-11) (aged 56) Wellsburg, West Virginia, US |
Resting place | Stone Church Cemetery, Elm Grove, West Virginia, US |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Jane A. Fry (d.1860) Eliza J. Ott |
Relatives | James Paull Jr. (grandson) |
Alma mater | |
Profession | Politician, lawyer, judge |
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