James Thomas Harrison

James Thomas Harrison
Member of the Provisional C.S. Congress
from Mississippi
In office
February 4, 1861  February 18, 1862
Preceded by Position established
Succeeded by Position abolished
Personal details
Born (1811-11-30)November 30, 1811
Pendleton, South Carolina, U.S.
Died May 22, 1879(1879-05-22) (aged 67)
Columbus, Mississippi, U.S.
Resting place Friendship Cemetery, Columbus, Mississippi, U.S.
Nationality American
Occupation Lawyer

James Thomas Harrison (November 30, 1811 – May 22, 1879) was an American politician. He served as a member of the Provisional C.S. Congress from Mississippi, 1861 to 1862.

Early life

Harrison was born in Pendleton, South Carolina. He later moved to Columbus, Mississippi.

Relations

He was a descendant of Virginia Governor and United States Declaration of Independence signatory Benjamin Harrison V (1726–1791). His daughter, Regina, married Lieutenant-General Stephen Lee in February, 1865.[1]

References

Political offices
Preceded by
Position established
Member of the Provisional C.S. Congress
from Mississippi

1861–1862
Succeeded by
Position abolished
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