James K. Jones
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James Kimbrough Jones (September 29, 1839 – June 1, 1908) was a Confederate Army veteran, plantation owner, lawyer, US congressional representative, United States senator and chairman of the Democratic National Committee from Arkansas.
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James K. Jones | |
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Chair of the Senate Democratic Caucus | |
In office December 1899 – March 3, 1903 | |
Preceded by | David Turpie |
Succeeded by | Arthur Pue Gorman |
Chair of the Democratic National Committee | |
In office 1896–1904 | |
Preceded by | William F. Harrity |
Succeeded by | Thomas Taggart |
United States Senator from Arkansas | |
In office March 4, 1885 – March 3, 1903 | |
Preceded by | James D. Walker |
Succeeded by | James Paul Clarke |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Arkansas's 2nd district | |
In office March 4, 1881 – February 19, 1885 | |
Preceded by | William F. Slemons |
Succeeded by | Clifton R. Breckinridge |
Personal details | |
Born | James Kimbrough Jones (1839-09-29)September 29, 1839 Marshall County, Mississippi, U.S. |
Died | June 1, 1908(1908-06-01) (aged 68) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Resting place | Rock Creek Cemetery Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Rank | Private |
Unit | 3rd Arkansas Cavalry[1] |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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