Lumpkin, Joseph Henry, 1799-1867

Joseph Henry Lumpkin (1799-1867), lawyer and judge, born in Oglethorpe County, Georgia.

From the description of Joseph Henry Lumpkin family papers, 1780-1903 (bulk 1820-1856). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38478312

"Joseph Henry Lumpkin served on the Supreme Court of Georgia from 1846 until his death in 1867. One of three justices elected by the Georgia legislature after the supreme court's creation in 1845, Lumpkin was elected to successive terms without opposition. He was considered the chief justice of the court until officially named to that position by the legislature. An active supporter of education, he cofounded the University of Georgia law school, which now bears his name." - "Joseph Henry Lumpkin." New Georgia Encyclopedia. http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org (Retrieved August 21, 2008)

From the description of Joseph Henry Lumpkin letters, 1821-1862. (University of Georgia). WorldCat record id: 456086475