John T. Harris

John Thomas Harris
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 7th district
In office March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1881
Preceded by	Elliott M. Braxton
Succeeded by	John Paul
Chairman of the Committee on Revision of Laws
In office March 4, 1879 – March 3, 1881
Preceded by	William Walsh
Succeeded by	William C. Oates
Chairman of the Committee on Elections
In office March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1879
Preceded by	Horace B. Smith
Succeeded by	William M. Springer
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 6th district
In office March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1873
Preceded by	William Milnes, Jr.
Succeeded by	Thomas Whitehead
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Rockingham County
In office 1863–1865 Alongside James Kenney
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 9th district
In office March 4, 1859 – March 3, 1861
Preceded by	John Letcher
Succeeded by	Rees Bowen
Personal details
Born	(1823-05-08)May 8, 1823 Browns Gap, Albemarle County, Virginia, US
Died	October 14, 1899(1899-10-14) (aged 76) Harrisonburg, Virginia, US
Political party	Independent Democrat, Democrat
Profession	Politician, Lawyer, Judge

John Thomas Harris (May 8, 1823 – October 14, 1899) was a nineteenth-century politician, lawyer and judge from Virginia.^[1] He was often referred to after the American Civil War as "Judge Harris", even after his election to Congress. He was the first cousin of John Hill.