James Keith (Virginia judge)
James Keith (September 7, 1839 – January 2, 1918) was a Virginia lawyer, soldier, politician and judge, who served as the chief judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia (then called the Supreme Court of Appeals) from 1895 to 1916.
James Keith | |
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Oil on canvas portrait of Justice Keith, by Mary Van der Veer | |
| Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia | |
| In office 1895–1916 | |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Fauquier County district | |
| In office 1869–1879 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 7, 1839 Fauquier County, Virginia U.S. |
| Died | January 2, 1918 (aged 78) Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Lilias Gordon Morson Frances Backsdale Morson |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service | cavalry |
| Years of service | 1861–1888 |
| Unit | 4th Virginia Cavalry |
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