William H. Cabell

American politician (1772-1853)
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William H. Cabell

Summary

William H. Cabell is a human[1]. He was born in Cumberland County[2]. He was born on December 16, 1772[3]. He passed away in Richmond[4]. He died on January 12, 1853[5]. He worked as a judge[6], lawyer[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • William H. Cabell was born in Cumberland County[2].
  • William H. Cabell died in Richmond[4].
  • William H. Cabell was born on December 16, 1772[3].
  • William H. Cabell died on January 12, 1853[5].
  • William H. Cabell is buried at Shockoe Hill Cemetery[10].
  • William H. Cabell's father was Nicholas Cabell Sr[11].
  • William H. Cabell's mother was Hannah Carrington Cabell[12].
  • Among William H. Cabell's spouses was Agnes Sarah Bell Cabell[13].
  • William H. Cabell was married to Elizabeth Cabell[14].
  • A child of William H. Cabell was Henry Coalter Cabell[15].
  • A child of William H. Cabell was Edward Carrington Cabell[16].
  • A child of William H. Cabell was Robert Gamble Cabell, Sr.[17].
  • A child of William H. Cabell was Louisa Elizabeth Cabell[18].
  • William H. Cabell held citizenship in United States[19].
  • William H. Cabell's professions included judge[6].
  • William H. Cabell worked as a lawyer[7].
  • William H. Cabell's professions included politician[8].
  • William H. Cabell held the position of Governor of Virginia[20].
  • William H. Cabell held the position of member of the Virginia House of Delegates[21].
  • William H. Cabell was educated at College of William & Mary[22].
  • William H. Cabell was educated at Hampden–Sydney College[23].
  • William H. Cabell's education included a stint at William & Mary Law School[24].
  • William H. Cabell is recorded as male[25].
  • William H. Cabell's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • William H. Cabell was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[27].

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Origins and Family

William H. Cabell's place of birth was Cumberland County[2]. He was born on December 16, 1772[3]. His father was Nicholas Cabell Sr[11]. His mother was Hannah Carrington Cabell[12].

Education

Educated at College of William & Mary[22], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1693[30], headquartered in Williamsburg[31]; Hampden–Sydney College[23], a liberal arts college in the United States[32], in United States[33], founded in 1775[34]; and William & Mary Law School[24], a law school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1779[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6], lawyer[7], and politician[8]. Positions held include Governor of Virginia[20], a governor[38], in United States[39], founded in 1776[40] and member of the Virginia House of Delegates[21], a position[41], in United States[42].

Personal Life

Spouses include Agnes Sarah Bell Cabell[13], 1783–1863[43] and Elizabeth Cabell[14], 1774–1801[44]. Children include Henry Coalter Cabell[15], 1820–1889[45], of United States[46]; Edward Carrington Cabell[16], a politician[47], 1816–1896[48], of United States[49]; Robert Gamble Cabell, Sr.[17], a physician[50], 1809–1889[51]; and Louisa Elizabeth Cabell[18], 1798–1865[52]. William H. Cabell was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[27].

Death and Burial

William H. Cabell died on January 12, 1853[5]. He died in Richmond[4]. Burial took place at Shockoe Hill Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for William H. Cabell include Cabell County[53], a county of West Virginia[54], in United States[55], founded in 1809[56].

Why It Matters

William H. Cabell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57]

Entities named for him include Cabell County[53], a county of West Virginia[54], in United States[55], founded in 1809[56].

FAQs

Where was William H. Cabell born?

Born in Cumberland County[2], William H. Cabell…

Where did William H. Cabell die?

William H. Cabell passed away in Richmond[4].

Who were William H. Cabell's parents?

William H. Cabell's father was Nicholas Cabell Sr[11]. William H. Cabell's mother was Hannah Carrington Cabell[12].

Who was William H. Cabell married to?

William H. Cabell's spouses include Agnes Sarah Bell Cabell[13] and Elizabeth Cabell[14].

What did William H. Cabell do for work?

William H. Cabell worked as judge[6], lawyer[7], and politician[8].

Where did William H. Cabell go to school?

William H. Cabell was educated at College of William & Mary[22], Hampden–Sydney College[23], and William & Mary Law School[24].

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation judge, lawyer, politician
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  2. 17d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825, Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography
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  3. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp02246406
    Father Nicholas Cabell Sr
    Educated at College of William & Mary, Hampden–Sydney College, William & Mary Law School
    Place of birth Cumberland County
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