James Jeffries (Louisiana)
American politician
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| Intro | American politician | |
| Places | United States of America | |
| was | Politician | |
| Work field | Politics | |
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| Birth | 1 October 1836 | |
| Death | 18 January 1910 (aged 73 years) | |
| Politics: | Democratic Party |
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Biography
James Jeffries (1836-1910) was the 20th Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana from 1888 to 1892 serving under Governor Francis T. Nicholls.
Early life
James Jeffries (1836-1910) was born in Kentucky but was in Washington County Texas in 1859 when he married Annie Munsen (Munson). He is listed in the 1860 Census of Milam county as a lawyer and was the trustee/guardian for Annie's two siblings. Annie J. Jeffries, wife of James Jeffries, Jr. died in Cameron, Milam County, Texas on 26 May 1861. James then served as a private in Co F of the 8th TX Infantry C.S.A. during the Civil War. He was later a member of Gen. Leroy Stafford Camp #3 of the United Confederate Veterans. On 27 July 1865 in Alexandria, Louisiana, he married Mary E (or Lillie) Meade, daughter of Stephen Meade of Avoca Plantation near Alexandria. James Jeffries is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Alexandria, Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
Political career
Jeffries was a supporter of the Nicholls faction of the Louisiana Democratic Party. In 1888 Jeffries ran and was elected Lieutenant Governor. He also served as a Member of the Democratic National Committee from Louisiana during that period.