James Mercer (judge)
James Mercer (February 26, 1736 – October 31, 1793), was an Virginia lawyer, military officer, planter, jurist and politician.
James Mercer | |
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| Justice of the Virginia Supreme Court | |
| In office November 14, 1789 – October 31, 1793 | |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Hampshire County district | |
| In office October 7, 1776 – December 21, 1776 Serving with Abraham Hite | |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Neville |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Hampshire County district | |
| In office 1761–1776 | |
| Preceded by | James Keith |
| Succeeded by | n/a |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 26, 1736 Stafford County, Virginia, US |
| Died | October 31, 1793 (aged 57) Richmond, Virginia, US |
| Spouse | Mary Eleanor Dick |
| Children | John Fenton Mercer, Charles Fenton Mercer, Mary Mercer Garnett, Lucinda Mercer Betton |
| Relatives | John Mercer, John Francis Mercer, George Mercer |
| Alma mater | College of William and Mary |
| Occupation | Lawyer, soldier, planter, judge, politician |
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