Shaw, Lemuel, 1781-1861
Dates
- Existence: 1782 - 1852
Biography
Lemuel Shaw (January 9, 1781 – March 30, 1861) was an American jurist who served as Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (1830–1860). Prior to his appointment he also served for several years in the Massachusetts House of Representatives and as a state senator. In 1847 Shaw became the father-in-law of author Herman Melville. He ruled on prominent cases involving slavery, segregation, and religion.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Daniel Webster letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 830212.2
Webster Mss 830212.2
Date(s):
1830-03-12
Abstract
In English.
George Ashmun letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 841175.1
Mss 841175.1
Date(s):
1841-02-25
Abstract
In English.