James L. English
Politician, Deceased Person
1813 – 1889
Who was James L. English?
James Lawrence English was an American lawyer and Democratic politician.
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, English lived in Pettis County, Missouri, prior to moving to Sacramento, California, in 1853. Shortly after his arrival, he became associated with Philip Leget Edwards in the Sacramento law firm of Edwards and English.
English was Mayor of Sacramento in 1855, and his administration was one of unusual prosperity for the city. From 1857 to 1858, he was California State Treasurer. He also served as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1876.
James L. English died at age 76 in Sacramento. He is interred in the Sacramento Historic City Cemetery.
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- Born
- Jun 5, 1813
- Also known as
- James English
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Lived in
- Sacramento
- Philadelphia
- Died
- May 29, 1889
Sacramento
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on July 23, 2013
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