James Drane

James Drane
Born 1808
Columbia County, Georgia, U.S.
Died 1869
Choctaw County, Mississippi, U.S.
Residence Colonel James Drane House, French Camp, Mississippi, U.S.
Occupation Politician

James Drane (1808-1869) was an American politician.

Early life

James Drane was born in 1808 in Columbia County, Georgia.[1]

Career

Drane served in the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1836 to 1850.[2] He went on to serve in the Mississippi State Senate from 1850 to 1865, including as its president from 1858 to 1865.[3]

Drane also ran for Governor of Mississippi in 1857 and 1859.[2]

Death

Drane died in 1869.[4]

References

  1. "National Register of Historic Places Inventory--Nomination Form: Colonel James Drane House". National Park Service. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
  2. 1 2 Coleman, J. P. (1973). Choctaw County chronicles : a history of Choctaw County, Mississippi, 1830-1973. Ackerman, Mississippi: J. P. Coleman. pp. 48–50. OCLC 7945002.
  3. "Telegraphic Intelligence.". The Times-Picayune. New Orleans, Louisiana. November 3, 1858. p. 1. Retrieved July 18, 2016 via Newspapers.com. (registration required (help)). James Drane, of Choctaw County, was elected President of the Senate, and S.S. Calhoun, Secretary. James L. Antry, of Marshall, was elected Speaker of the House, and C. A. Brougher, of Tippah, Clerk.
  4. "The City.". The Galveston Daily News. Galveston, Texas. March 20, 1869. p. 3. Retrieved July 17, 2016 via Newspapers.com. (registration required (help)).
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