The son of Samuel and Romanzy Nicholas Liggett graduated in Law from the University of Virginia. During the Civil War he served in Ashby's Cavalry and among his papers is a note from Ashby commending his courage. Post War he represented Rockingham in the Virginia House of Delegates. He was a lawyer of exceptional ability, a writer, and orator. Jacob Liggett was a Freemason and a member of the Sons of Temperance.
The son of Samuel and Romanzy Nicholas Liggett graduated in Law from the University of Virginia. During the Civil War he served in Ashby's Cavalry and among his papers is a note from Ashby commending his courage. Post War he represented Rockingham in the Virginia House of Delegates. He was a lawyer of exceptional ability, a writer, and orator. Jacob Liggett was a Freemason and a member of the Sons of Temperance.
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HE HAD MANY FRIENDS, FOR ABUNDANT IN HUMAN SYMPATHY AND CHARITY, HE WAS LOVABLE AND BELOVED
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