Summary
John Samuels Caskie (November 8, 1821 – December 16, 1869) was a nineteenth-century congressman, lawyer and judge from Virginia.
John Samuels Caskie | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 3rd district | |
| In office March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1859 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas H. Averett |
| Succeeded by | Daniel C. DeJarnette |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 6th district | |
| In office March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1853 | |
| Preceded by | James Seddon |
| Succeeded by | Paulus Powell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 8, 1821 Richmond, Virginia |
| Died | December 16, 1869 (aged 48) Richmond, Virginia |
| Resting place | Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia |
| Profession | lawyer |
Biography edit
Born in Richmond, Virginia, Caskie graduated from the University of Virginia in 1842, studied law and was admitted to the bar in around 1842, commencing practice in Richmond. He was the prosecuting attorney of Richmond from 1842 to 1846 and judge of the Richmond and Henrico circuits from 1846 to 1849.[citation needed]
Caskie was elected a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives in 1850, serving from 1851 to 1859. After being unsuccessful for reelection in 1858, he resumed practicing law until his death in Richmond, Virginia on December 16, 1869. He was interred there in Hollywood Cemetery.[citation needed]
Elections edit
- 1851; Caskie was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives with 54.49% of the vote, defeating Whig John Minor Botts.
- 1853; Caskie was re-elected with 54.89% of the vote, defeating Whig Clayton G. Coleman.
- 1855; Caskie was re-elected with 52.12% of the vote, defeating American William C. Scott.
- 1857; Caskie was re-elected 63.72% of the vote, defeating American A. Judson Crane.
- 1859; Caskie was defeated for re-election.
External links edit
- United States Congress. "John Caskie (id: C000231)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.