Robert T. Barton facts for kids
Robert Thomas Barton (born November 24, 1842 – died January 17, 1917) was an important lawyer and politician from Virginia. He wrote many books and articles about law and history. He also served as the president of the Virginia Bar Association, which is a group for lawyers in Virginia.
Early Life and Education
Robert Thomas Barton was born in Winchester, Virginia. When he was younger, he served in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. All five of his brothers also served in the war, and sadly, two of them died.
After the war, in 1865, Robert Barton became a lawyer. This means he "was admitted to the bar." He quickly became one of the best lawyers in Virginia.
A Career in Law
Barton was not just a lawyer; he also wrote important books about law. These books were like textbooks for other lawyers and students. Two of his most famous books were Barton’s Law Practice and Barton’s Chancery Practice.
He also worked on a special two-volume set of books called Virginia Colonial Decisions. These books contained old court records from Virginia between 1728 and 1741. This collection became a very important resource for understanding Virginia's history in the 1700s.
Public Service and Leadership
Robert Barton was also involved in politics and community leadership.
- He was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1884 to 1885. This is like being a representative in the state government.
- He served as the mayor of Winchester, Virginia, from 1899 to 1903.
- He led several important groups and organizations in Virginia.
- From 1892 to 1893, he was the president of The Virginia Bar Association, a major group for lawyers.
- In 1902, he became the president of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester.
Family Life
Robert Barton was married twice. His first wife was Katie Knight, whom he married in 1868. Later, in 1890, he married Gertrude W. Baker. He and Gertrude had two children together. Robert Thomas Barton was buried in the Mt. Hebron cemetery.
