Gideon D. Camden (1805-1891) Papers

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Location of collection:
West Virginia and Regional History Center
West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6069
1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
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POC: Lori Hostuttler
Phone: (304) 293-3536
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Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Gideon D. Camden (1805-1891) Papers, A&M 1868, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
0.01 Linear Feet Summary: 4 items (1 folder)
Creator:
Camden, Gideon Draper, 1805-1891
Abstract:
Papers of Judge Gideon D. Camden (1805-1891) of Clarksburg, Harrison County, West Virginia. Camden was a lawyer, Democratic politician, member of the Virginia Convention of 1850-1851, circuit judge, and state senator (1872-1876). All four items relate to Camden's legal work. Contains his Oath of Attorney At Law (1831); appointment to prosecute on behalf of the Commonwealth (1834); record of judgeship of the 21st judicial circuit and the circuit court of Randolph County, noting that Camden presided as judge of the 21st circuit until May 30, 1861 (1855); and an official document granting leave to practice law and took oath as an Attorney At Law (1871). All four items are typescript copies from Virginia Law Order Book, Nos. 4 and 9 of the records of Randolph County, West Virginia.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Gideon D. Camden (1805-1891) Papers, A&M 1868, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

Physical location:
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
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