John J. Clendenin
American judge (1813–1876)
John J. Clendenin (September 2, 1813 – July 4, 1876) was a justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court from 1866 to 1868.
He was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He worked at a post office and studied law under George M. Dallas. He also clerked for Simon Cameron.[1]
From 1851 to 1856 he served as Attorney General of Arkansas[2] (ex officio) and then returned to a position as a circuit judge.
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Preceded by Freeman W. Compton | Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court 1866–1868 | Succeeded by Thomas M. Bowen |
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