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
Collection
Identifier: Mss 827111
Webster Mss 827111
Date(s):
1827-01-11
Abstract
In English.
George Holcombe letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 826260.1
Mss 826260.1
Date(s):
1826-04-10
Abstract
In English.
James Barbour letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 829672
Webster Mss 829672
Date(s):
1829-12-22
Abstract
In English.