James Lawrence Bartol

James Lawrence Bartol
Chief Judge of the Maryland Court of Appeals
In office
1867–1883
Preceded byRichard Bowie
Succeeded byRichard H. Alvey
Personal details
Born(1813-06-04)June 4, 1813
Havre de Grace, Maryland, U.S.
DiedJune 23, 1887(1887-06-23) (aged 74)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeGreen Mount Cemetery
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Children1
EducationWashington & Jefferson College
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James Lawrence Bartol (June 4, 1813 – June 23, 1887) was an American jurist who served as chief judge of the supreme court of the U.S. state of Maryland, the Court of Appeals.

Early life

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James Lawrence Bartol was born on June 4, 1813, in Havre de Grace, Maryland to George Bartol. After graduating from Jefferson College in 1832, he studied law under the tutelage of Otho Scott, and was admitted to the bar in 1836.[1]

From 1836 to 1843, Bartol engaged in law practice in Denton, Maryland, where he helped to establish an Academy. He also practiced law in Baltimore, Maryland, sometime after 1845. From 1857 to 1867, he served as Associate Judge of the Maryland Court of Appeals, and from 1867 to 1883 as Chief Judge.[1]

Personal life

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Bartol married a woman by the last name of Charbounier, with whom he had at least one daughter. Bartol died on June 23, 1887, in Baltimore. He was buried in Green Mount Cemetery in Baltimore.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "James Lawrence Bartol (1813–1887)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. October 31, 2000. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
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Legal offices
Preceded by Chief Judge of the Maryland Court of Appeals
1867–1883
Succeeded by