James Innes (Virginia)
James Innes (1754 – August 2, 1798) was an American attorney, officer in the American Revolutionary War and politician. The second Attorney General of Virginia after independence, he served a decade before resigning for health reasons. He also served in the Virginia House of Delegates and the Virginia Ratification Convention at various times representing Williamsburg or nearby James City County.
James Innes | |
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| Attorney General of Virginia | |
| Preceded by | Edmund Randolph |
| Succeeded by | John Marshall (acting) |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Williamsburg | |
| In office 1786 – November 30, 1786 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Tazewell |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Griffin |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Williamsburg | |
| In office May 1, 1781 – April 30, 1782 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Tazewell |
| Succeeded by | Henry Tazewell |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for James City County | |
| In office May 1, 1780 – April 30, 1781 Serving with William Norvell, | |
| Preceded by | Nathaniel Burwell |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Prentis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1754 Caroline County, Colony of Virginia |
| Died | August 2, 1798 (aged 44) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Resting place | Christ Church Burial Ground, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Relatives | Harry Innes (brother) |
| Education | College of William and Mary |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Continental Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |
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