James Garland | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 12th district | |
In office March 4, 1835 – March 3, 1841 | |
Preceded by | William F. Gordon |
Succeeded by | Thomas W. Gilmer |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
In office December 7, 1829 – December 4, 1831 | |
Preceded by | Robert Rives, Jr. |
Succeeded by | Joseph C. Cabell |
Personal details | |
Born | Ivy Depot, Virginia, U.S. | June 6, 1791
Died | August 8, 1885 Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S. | (aged 94)
Spouse | Sarah Burch |
Profession | lawyer |
James Garland (June 6, 1791 – August 8, 1885) was a 19th-century politician, military officer, planter, lawyer and judge from Virginia.[1] From 1835 to 1841, he was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for three terms. He had previously served in the War of 1812.