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John Mercer Patton

PATTON, John Mercer, lawyer, born in Virginia in 1796 ; died in Richmond, Virginia, 29 October, 1858. He received a classical education, and was graduated at the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania in 1818. He subsequently studied law, was admitted to the bar, and began to practise at Fredericksburg, Virginia He was elected to congress to fill a vacancy, and four times re-elected, serving continuously from 6 December, 1830, till 1838, when he resigned. He then removed to Richmond, and resumed practice, taking high rank at the bar. He was elected and served until his death as judge of the court of appeals.

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