From "HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY," Vol. I, pages 535. Brant & Fuller, 1890. A. B. CALDWELL Hon. A. B. Caldwell, now practically retired from the practice enjoys the distinction of being the first attorney general of West Virginia. He served two terms and was the first and the last republican to hold that position. He was for a time prosecuting attorney for Ohio county, and has had a long and useful career. (Linda Fluharty)