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James Noxon

1818 – 1881

American politician

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Lived 1818 – 1881 (aged 62). James Noxon was an American lawyer, politician and judge.

James Noxon (March 17, 1818 in Onondaga Hill, Onondaga County, New York – January 6, 1881 in Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.

Life He was the son of Bartholomew Davis Noxon (1788–1869) and Sally Ann (Van Kleeck) Noxon (1793–1874). He attended Hamilton College from 1834 to 1836, and graduated from Union College in 1838. Then he studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1841, and practiced law in Syracuse, joining his father's firm of Noxon, Leavenworth & Comstock. On September 6, 1842, he married Elizabeth Rebecca Cadwell (1820–1859), and they had four children.

He was a member of the New York State Senate (22nd D.) from 1856 to 1859, sitting in the 79th, 80th, 81st and 82nd New York State Legislatures.

On October 2, 1860, me married Sarah Matilda Wright (1838–1922), and they had six children. He was a justice of the New York Supreme Court (5th D.) from 1876 until his death. He was buried at the Oakwood Cemetery in Syracuse.

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Member of the State Senate of New York

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Who was James Noxon?

American politician (1818–1881)

When was James Noxon born?

James Noxon was born on 17 March 1818 in Onondaga Hill.

When did James Noxon die?

James Noxon died on 6 January 1881 in Syracuse.

What was James Noxon's occupation?

James Noxon was a lawyer, politician and judge.

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James Noxon was American.

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