James McCabe (July 4, 1844 – March 23, 1911) was a justice of the

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from January 2, 1893, to January 2, 1899.Minde C. Browning, Richard Humphrey, and Bruce Kleinschmidt, "Biographical Sketches of Indiana Supreme Court Justices", ''

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Born in

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, his father was a farmer, and McCabe engaged in that occupation until reached adulthood. He studied law while teaching school, and began practicing shortly after reaching the age of majority."Former Supreme Judge Dead", ''The Indianapolis Star'' (March 24, 1911), p. 2. McCabe was described as "a lifelong Democrat" who was "prominent in his party", as evinced by a personal friendship with

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. He was twice nominated by the Democratic Party for a seat in the

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, but was defeated both times. In 1892 he became candidate for position of Judge of the Supreme Court, and was elected, serving until 1899. In 1863 he married Serena Van Cleve of CrawfordsvIIle, who survived him. McCabe died of apoplexy at his home near

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