James W. English
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For other people with the same name, see James English (disambiguation).
James Warren English (October 28, 1837 – February 15, 1925) was an American politician, bank president, and a staff officer during the American Civil War. He was a reconstruction Era mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, from 1881 until 1883.[1]
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James Warren English | |
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Mayor of Atlanta | |
In office January 1881 - January 1883 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1837-10-28)October 28, 1837 Orleans Parish, Louisiana |
Died | February 15, 1925(1925-02-15) (aged 87) Atlanta, Georgia |
Resting place | Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta, Georgia |
Profession | Banker, Politician |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States Confederate States |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | Spalding Grays, Company D, 2nd Battalion, Georgia Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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