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James Z. George
American judge (1826–1897) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James Zachariah George (October 20, 1826 – August 14, 1897) was an American lawyer, writer, U.S. politician, Confederate politician, and military officer. He was known as Mississippi's "Great Commoner".
Quick Facts United States Senator from Mississippi, Preceded by ...
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United States Senator from Mississippi | |
In office March 4, 1881 – August 14, 1897 | |
Preceded by | Blanche Bruce |
Succeeded by | Hernando Money |
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Born | James Zachariah George (1826-10-20)October 20, 1826 Monroe County, Georgia |
Died | August 14, 1897(1897-08-14) (aged 70) Gulfport, Mississippi |
Political party | Democratic |
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Service | ![]() Mississippi State Troops |
Rank | Colonel (CSA) Brigadier general (Mississippi) |
Unit | 20th Mississippi Infantry 5th Mississippi Cavalry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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