Barbour, James, 1775-1842

Dates

Existence: 1775 - 1842

Biography

James Barbour (June 10, 1775 – June 7, 1842) was an American lawyer, politician and planter. He served as a delegate from Orange County, Virginia in the Virginia General Assembly, and as speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates. He was the 18th Governor of Virginia and the first Governor to reside in the current Virginia Governor's Mansion. After the War of 1812, Barbour became a U.S. Senator (from 1814–1825) and the United States Secretary of War (1825–1828).

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 827111

Webster Mss 827111

Date(s): 1827-01-11

Scope and Contents

Letter from Daniel Webster in Washington, DC to James Barbour in Washington, DC, with a recommendation for John Ely Brackett for appointment to the Military Academy. Also includes letters from February 27, 1826 and January 20, 1827 from Sylvanus Thayer to Mr. Barbour. (Transcription)

George Holcombe letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 826260.1

Mss 826260.1

Date(s): 1826-04-10

Abstract

In English.

James Barbour letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 829672

Webster Mss 829672

Date(s): 1829-12-22

Abstract

In English.