James Mercer (judge)

James Mercer
Justice of the Virginia Supreme Court
In office November 14, 1789 – October 31, 1793
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Hampshire County district
In office October 7, 1776 – December 21, 1776 Serving with Abraham Hite
Succeeded by	Joseph Neville
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Hampshire County district
In office 1761–1776 Serving with Thomas Rutherford, Abraham Hite, Alexander White, Joseph Neville,
Preceded by	James Keith
Succeeded by	n/a
Personal details
Born	(1736-02-26)February 26, 1736 Stafford County, Virginia, US
Died	October 31, 1793(1793-10-31) (aged 57) Richmond, Virginia, US
Spouse	Mary Eleanor Dick
Children	John Fenton Mercer, Charles Fenton Mercer, Mary Mercer Garnett, Lucinda Mercer Betton
Relatives	John Mercer, John Francis Mercer, George Mercer
Alma mater	College of William and Mary
Occupation	Lawyer, soldier, planter, judge, politician

James Mercer (February 26, 1736 – October 31, 1793) was a Virginia lawyer, military officer, planter, jurist and politician.^[1]