James Markham Marshall
1764–1848 (age 84)
Biography
James Markham Marshall, born in 1764, witnessed the birth of the United States and spent his life in the service of justice and the law. A devoted citizen, he exemplified the virtues of a thoughtful legal mind grounded in humility and a sense of duty to others.
When he died in 1848, his memory was honored at Marshall Cemetery, where family and friends recall him as a steady presence whose quiet leadership helped strengthen the rule of law for his community.