John Belton O'Neall

John Belton O'Neall (1793–1863) was an American judge who served on the precursor to the South Carolina Supreme Court. He is remembered for writing the digest The Negro Law of South Carolina.

John Belton O'Neall
Chief Justice of South Carolina
In office
1859–1863
Succeeded byBenjamin Faneuil Dunkin
Personal details
BornApril 10, 1793
near Bobo's Mills, South Carolina
DiedDecember 27, 1863 (1863-12-28) (aged 70)
SpouseHelen Pope
Alma materSouth Carolina College (1812; M.A. 1816)
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