J. J. Dossen
James Jenkins Dossen (c.1866 – August 17, 1924) was a Liberian politician and jurist, serving as the 16th vice president of Liberia from 1906 to 1912 under President Arthur Barclay. He was elected president of the Liberia College in 1913 and served as associate justice of the Supreme Court of Liberia for 10 years, before being elevated to the position of Chief Justice for 13 years. The J. J. Dossen Memorial Hospital in Harper, Maryland County, one of the hospitals in south-eastern Liberia, is named after him.
J. J. Dossen | |
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| 16th Vice President of Liberia | |
| In office January 1, 1906 – January 1, 1912 | |
| President | Arthur Barclay |
| Preceded by | Joseph D. Summerville |
| Succeeded by | Samuel George Harmon |
| 8th Chief Justice of Liberia | |
| In office 1913–1924 | |
| Nominated by | Daniel Edward Howard |
| Preceded by | James A. Toliver |
| Succeeded by | F. E. R. Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1866 Maryland County, Liberia |
| Died | August 17, 1924 Monrovia, Liberia |
| Political party | True Whig Party |
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