University of Virginia Library

JUDGE SAMUEL B. WITT.

The subject of this sketch was born in Prince Edward county, Virginia,
on September 6, 1850. After the usual academic training he entered
Richmond College, where in 1873 he was graduated in law under
Mr. Wm. Green and Judge Holyburton. In 1874 he began practice in
Richmond, in which he was continuously engaged until he took his seat
on the Bench. In 1879 he was elected member of the Virginia legislature
from the city of Richmond; in 1880 was appointed commonwealth
attorney for the city, to serve out the unexpired term of Geo. D. Wise,
and he was re-elected to that position at each ensuing election until
elected Judge of the Hustings Court of Richmond, on the duties of
which office he entered January 1, 1889. Judge Witt is a member of
the Commandery of St. Andrew, K. T.; of Temple Lodge, No. 9, A. F.
& A. M.; Richmond Lodge, Elks; Stonewall Grove, Druids.

At Marshall, Fauquier county, Virginia, November 12, 1884, he married
Mariana, daughter of Thomas R. Foster, of that place. Her
mother, Mary (Smith) Foster, is now deceased. Judge Witt is a son of
Daniel Witt, who was a son of David Witt, and was born in Bedford
county, Virginia, 1801, died in Prince Edward county, 1870. His
mother is Mary Ellen, daughter of Edward Garlick, of King William
county, Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Witt have two daughters, Mary Brent
and Ellen Carkie Witt.

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