Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar I

Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar (July 15, 1797 – July 4, 1834) was an American attorney and jurist in his native Georgia. His son Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar II followed him into law and was appointed from Mississippi as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice.

Early life and education Lucius was the first son in his family, and born on his father's plantation in Milledgeville, Georgia, where he grew up. His parents, John and Rebecca (Lamar) Lamar had allowed his mother's brother to name their sons; he named them after his favorite historical heroes. Lamar was named for the Roman statesman Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus. His younger brother was Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar, who became known for fighting for the independence of the Republic of Texas and was elected as its second president. His parents were first cousins. But this account has been questioned. He was buried at Memory Hill Cemetery in Milledgeville.