Cabell, John J.

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Active 1841
Active 1884

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Born on November 30, 1772, in Virginia. Early convert to religion of Swedenborgianism. Studied medicine in Philadelphia, became a physician in Lynchburg, Virginia. Also store owner, salt manufacturer, farmer and owner/editor of several political newspapers. Established weekly paper, the Jeffersonian Republican, in 1828 with Achilles D. Johnson; became a semi-weekly and renamed The Jeffersonian in 1830 with Cabell and Richard K. Cralle as editors; ceased publication ca. 1832. Died in Kanawha County, Virginia on August 7, 1834.

From the description of John J. Cabell papers, 1805-1970, (bulk 1805-1833). (Clemson University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 42138614

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Subjects:

  • Inland water transportation
  • Land owners
  • New Jerusalem Church
  • Newspaper publishing
  • Rental housing
  • Salt industry and trade
  • Tobacco farmers

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  • United States (as recorded)
  • Virginia (as recorded)