James B. Metcalf
James B. Metcalf was the first Attorney General of Washington.
Metcalf was the first Attorney General of the Washington Territory serving from 1887 to 1889. He was succeeded by the first elected Attorney General William C. Jones after Washington achieved statehood.[1]
References
- ↑ Bowers, Todd; Scott, Drew; Scharber, Maureen (2006). "Historical Highlights: Office of the Washington State Attorney General". Washington State Office of the Attorney General. Retrieved 21 February 2010.
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| Preceded by Nobody |
Attorney General of Washington 1887–1889 |
Succeeded by William C. Jones |