James H. Brown (judge)

[2] In 1854, Brown was a delegate to the Virginia State Democratic Convention at Staunton that nominated Henry A.

Wise for Governor,[2] Brown was a delegate to the Wheeling Convention in 1861 that prevented the western portion of Virginia from seceding during the American Civil War,[2][4] and took an active part in the formation of the state of West Virginia as a member of most of the conventions looking to the formation of the state.

[1] He was elected to the legislature of Virginia on May 23, 1861, from Kanawha County, "in the midst of turmoil in a divided country", and "attended many meetings when his hearers were armed for protection".

[2] In 1844 he married Miss Louisa Beuhring, with whom he had "a large and talented family".

[1] Brown died at his home in Charleston, West Virginia at the age of 82, after a short sickness.