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John Paul
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| Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia | |
| In office March 3, 1883 – November 1, 1901 |
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| Appointed by | Chester A. Arthur |
| Preceded by | Alexander Rives |
| Succeeded by | Henry C. McDowell Jr. |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 7th district |
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| In office March 4, 1881 – September 5, 1883 |
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| Preceded by | John T. Harris |
| Succeeded by | Charles Triplett O'Ferrall |
| Member of the Senate of Virginia from Rockingham County | |
| In office 1878–1881 |
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| Preceded by | Samuel H. Moffett |
| Succeeded by | Joseph B. Webb |
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John Paul
June 30, 1839 Ottobine, Virginia |
| Died | November 1, 1901 (aged 62) Harrisonburg, Virginia |
| Resting place | Woodbine Cemetery Harrisonburg, Virginia |
| Political party | Readjuster |
| Children | John Paul Jr. |
| Education | University of Virginia School of Law (LL.B.) |
John Paul (born June 30, 1839 – died November 1, 1901) was an important figure in Virginia's history. He served as a United States Representative for Virginia. This means he was a lawmaker who helped make decisions for the country. Later, he became a United States federal judge, which is a judge who works for the national government.
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About John Paul
John Paul was born on June 30, 1839, near a town called Ottobine, Virginia. He went to school there and later studied at Roanoke College. In 1867, he earned a law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law.
After finishing his studies, he started working as a lawyer in Harrisonburg, Virginia, from 1867 to 1877. He also served as the main prosecutor for Rockingham County from 1870 to 1877. From 1877 to 1880, he was a member of the Senate of Virginia, which is part of Virginia's state government.
Military Service During the Civil War
During the American Civil War, John Paul joined the Confederate States Army in 1861. He started as a private and later became a captain in the First Virginia Cavalry.
He was wounded in battle twice. The first time was in August 1862, and the second was in May 1864. After his second injury, he was captured and held as a prisoner at Fort Delaware. He was released in June 1865, after the war ended.
Serving in Congress
In 1878, John Paul tried to get elected to the United States House of Representatives but didn't win. However, he was elected in 1880 as a member of the Readjuster Party. This party focused on changing Virginia's state debt.
He served in the House of Representatives from March 4, 1881, to March 3, 1883. He was re-elected for another term, starting March 4, 1883. But he resigned on September 5, 1883, because he was appointed to a new job as a federal judge.
Becoming a Federal Judge
President Chester A. Arthur chose John Paul to be a judge for the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia. The United States Senate confirmed his appointment on March 3, 1883.
He served as a federal judge until he passed away on November 1, 1901, in Harrisonburg, Virginia. He was buried in Woodbine Cemetery in Harrisonburg.
John Paul's Family and Legacy
John Paul had a son named John Paul Jr.. His son also became a United States Representative and a United States federal judge, just like his father.
In 1896, John Paul helped open a new courthouse in Harrisonburg. He also gave a speech about the history of lawyers in the area. After he died, he left behind his wife and six children. Part of his family's farm in Ottobine, Virginia, was later donated to become the Paul State Forest.
