Henry Barnes Goldthwaite (April 10, 1802 – October 19, 1847) was a justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama, having been appointed in 1837 and reelected until his death in 1847.[1][2]
Henry Goldthwaite | |
|---|---|
| Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama | |
| In office 1837 – October 19, 1847 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Henry Barnes Goldthwaite April 10, 1802 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | October 19, 1847 (aged 45) Mobile, Alabama, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Yellow fever |
| Resting place | Magnolia Cemetery, Mobile, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Relatives | George Goldthwaite (brother) |
| Profession | Politician |
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Goldthwaite ran for Congress as a Democrat in 1842, but was defeated by the incumbent, James Dellet.[3] He was the brother of Senator George Goldthwaite.
In 1843, Goldthwaite resigned to run for Congress, but was defeated in the general election. He then "became a candidate for his previous place on the Court, defeating Judge Clay before the General Assembly".[2]
Goldthwaite died in Mobile, Alabama, of yellow fever, at the age of 45,[2] and was buried at Magnolia Cemetery.
References edit
- ^ William Garrett, Reminiscences of Public Men in Alabama (1872), p. 775.
- ^ a b c "History of Supreme Court". Alabama Judicial System. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
- ^ "James Dellet", Encyclopedia of Alabama (August 12, 2013).
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