Cabell, John J.
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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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- Virginia (as recorded)