Paul, John Born June 30, 1839, near Ottobine, VA Died November 1, 1901, in Harrisonburg, VA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia Nominated by Chester A. Arthur on February 27, 1883, to a seat vacated by Alexander Rives. Confirmed by the Senate on March 3, 1883, and received commission on March 3, 1883. Service terminated on November 1, 1901, due to death. Education: University of Virginia School of Law, LL.B., 1867 Professional Career: Confederate Army, 1861-1865 Private practice, Harrisonburg, Virginia, 1867-1877 Commonwealth attorney, Rockingham County, Virginia, 1870-1877 State senator from Rockingham County, Virginia, 1877-1880 Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia, 1878 U.S. representative from Virginia, 1881-1883 Research Collections