James P. Sterrett, Date of Birth, Date of Death

James P. Sterrett

American judge

Date of Birth: 07-Nov-1822

Date of Death: 22-Jan-1901

Profession: judge, lawyer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

James Patterson Sterrett (November 7, 1822 – January 22, 1901) was a Pennsylvania jurist. He graduated from Jefferson College (now Washington & Jefferson College) in 1845.He was a trustee of Jefferson College from 1855 until its union with Washington College in 1865; he was a trustee of the unified board until 1885.He joined the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on February 26, 1877. He became Chief Justice in 1893, and remained on the bench until 1900.