James Thomas Harrison
| James Thomas Harrison | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Provisional C.S. Congress from Mississippi | |
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In office February 4, 1861 – February 18, 1862 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
November 30, 1811 Pendleton, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died |
May 22, 1879 (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]
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| Preceded by Position established |
Member of the Provisional C.S. Congress from Mississippi 1861–1862 |
Succeeded by Position abolished |
Signatories of the Confederate States Constitution | ||
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