James M. Hanks
James Millander Hanks (February 12, 1833 – May 24, 1909) was an American U.S. Representative from Arkansas.
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Arkansas's 1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1873 | |
| Preceded by | Logan H. Roots |
| Succeeded by | Asa Hodges |
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| Born | James Millander Hanks February 12, 1833 Helena, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | May 24, 1909 (aged 76) Helena, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Louisville |
Born in Helena, Arkansas, Hanks attended the public schools, the college at New Albany, Indiana, and Jackson College, Columbia, Tennessee. He studied law. He was graduated from the University of Louisville in 1855. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Helena. He owned slaves.[1] He served as judge of the first judicial district of Arkansas 1864-1868.
Hanks was elected as a Democrat to the 42nd United States Congress (March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1873). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1872. He engaged in agricultural pursuits. He died in Helena, Arkansas He was interred in Maple Hill Cemetery.
References
- "Congress slaveowners", The Washington Post, January 19, 2022, retrieved July 14, 2022
- United States Congress. "James M. Hanks (id: H000157)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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