U.S. Congressman. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1827 and commenced the practice of law, at Woodstock, Virginia. Entering politics, he was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-sixth Congress, serving (1839-41). After leaving Congress, he resumed the practice of law and was a member of the Virginia State constitutional convention in 1850. In 1851, he was elected a judge of the Virginia State Circuit Court and served until his death.
U.S. Congressman. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1827 and commenced the practice of law, at Woodstock, Virginia. Entering politics, he was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-sixth Congress, serving (1839-41). After leaving Congress, he resumed the practice of law and was a member of the Virginia State constitutional convention in 1850. In 1851, he was elected a judge of the Virginia State Circuit Court and served until his death.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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