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History of Wythe County VirginiaSelect a City, Town, Village or Township: Our database does not include an historic photo for Wythe County Virginia, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:John Catron Biography John Catron, jurist, was born in Wythe county, Va., in 1778, and in 1812 removed to Tennessee, where he was admitted to the bar. He served in the New Orleans campaign of 1812 under General Jackson, and later was elected state attorney by the Tennessee legislature. He was made one of the supreme judges of the state in 1824. and from 1830 to 1836 was its chief justice. He was a noted duellist, but officially discouraged its practice. In 1837 he was appointed by President Jackson an associate justice of the supreme court. He opposed secession in 1861, and was, for a time, obliged to leave the state because of his opinions, but in 1862 returned and continued his judicial duties. He died in Nashville, Tenn.. May 30, 1865. Local History and Genealogy Links: |
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