James Pindall

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James Pindall (ca. 1783 - November 22, 1825) was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.

Born in Monongalia County, Virginia (now West Virginia), Pindall attended the common schools. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1803 and practiced in Morgantown. He moved to Clarksburg and continued the practice of his profession. Held various local offices. He served in the State senate 1808-1812. He was colonel of militia.

Pindall was elected as a Federalist to the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Congresses and served from March 4, 1817, until his resignation on July 26, 1820. He died in Clarksburg, Virginia (now West Virginia), November 22, 1825. He was interred in what was known as the Daniel Davisson burial ground in Clarksburg, W.Virginia.

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Political offices
Preceded by
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Member of the Virginia State Senate
1808 - 1812
Succeeded by
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Preceded by
John G. Jackson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 1st congressional district

March 4, 1817 - July 26, 1820
Succeeded by
Edward B. Jackson