James Marshall (judge)
Sir James Marshall (1829–1889) was a Scottish Anglican clergyman who converted to Roman Catholicism and became Chief Justice of the Gold Coast, now Ghana. He played a significant role in enhancing the growth of the Roman Catholic Church there and also in Nigeria.
James Marshall | |
|---|---|
| 3rd Chief Justice of the Gold Coast | |
| In office 1880–1882 | |
| Preceded by | P. A. Smith |
| Succeeded by | N. Lessingham Bailey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 December 1829 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 9 August 1889 (aged 59) |
| Resting place | Churchyard of St Mary Magdalen Roman Catholic Church Mortlake, London, England |
| Spouse | Alice Young |
| Children | 1 son (Bernard), 1 daughter (Mary) |
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