James French Patton

James French Patton
Patton in a 1890 publication
Judge West Virginia Court of Appeals
In office
June 1, 1881  March 30, 1882
Preceded byCharles Page Thomas Moore
Succeeded byAdam Clarke Snyder
Personal details
Born(1843-09-19)September 19, 1843
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
DiedMarch 30, 1882(1882-03-30) (aged 38)
Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S.
Resting placeUnion, West Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Malinda Caperton
(m. 1869)
Children2
Parent
RelativesIsaac W. Patton (brother)
George S. Patton Sr. (brother)
George S. Patton (grand nephew)
EducationAndover Academy
ProfessionConfederate officer, lawyer, judge

James French Patton (September 19, 1843 – March 30, 1882) was an American lawyer, Confederate army officer, and Democratic politician who briefly served on the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia.