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Marshall, John, Ll.d. 1755-
Jurist; born in Germantown, Fauquier co., Va., Sept. 24, 1755.
His father (Thomas) led a regiment, that bore the brunt of battle with Cornwallis near the banks of the Brandywine, Sept. 11, 1777.
In early youth John obtained a limited classical education, and at the breaking out of the Revolutionary War he entered the military service as lieutenant.
He had formerly led some Virginia militia against Dunmore's troops in the battle of Great Bridge.
He, too, was in the battle at the Brandywine; also at Germantown and Monmouth.
He left the military service in 1781, and began the practice of law, in which he soon attained eminence.
He was in the Virginia convention that ratified the national Constitution, where he distinguished himself by his eloquence and
John Marshall. logic.
He became also a conspicuous member of the Virginia Assembly. President Washington offered Marshall the post of Attorney-General, but he declined.
On the return of Monroe fr