James French Patton was an American lawyer, Confederate army officer, and Democratic politician who briefly served on the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia. Wikipedia
Born: September 19, 1843, Richmond, VA
Died: March 30, 1882 (age 38 years), Gallipolis Ferry, WV
Grandparents: Isaac Hite Williams, Robert Patton, Lucy Coleman Slaughter, and more
Great-grandparents: Hugh Mercer, Philip Pendleton Slaughter, Major John Williams, and more
Party: Democratic Party
Education: Phillips Academy — Andover
Parents: John M. Patton and Margaret French Williams