US Congressman. After graduating from the University of Virginia in 1842, he studied law and was admitted to the Virginia bar, practicing in Richmond before becoming Judge of the Richmond and Henrico circuits, where he served from 1846 to 1849. He was elected to the United States Congress from Virginia and served from 1851 to 1859, afterwards returning to the practice of law in Richmond.
US Congressman. After graduating from the University of Virginia in 1842, he studied law and was admitted to the Virginia bar, practicing in Richmond before becoming Judge of the Richmond and Henrico circuits, where he served from 1846 to 1849. He was elected to the United States Congress from Virginia and served from 1851 to 1859, afterwards returning to the practice of law in Richmond.
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