James Shields
U.S. Congressperson
1810 – 1879
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Who was James Shields?
James Shields was an American politician and United States Army officer who was born in Altmore, County Tyrone, Ireland. Shields, a Democrat, is the only person in United States history to serve as a U.S. Senator for three different states. Shields was a senator from Illinois 1849 to 1855, in the 31st, 32nd, and 33rd congresses, from Minnesota from May 11, 1858 to March 4, 1859, in the 35th congress, and from Missouri from January 27, 1879 to March 4, 1879, in the 45th congress.
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- Born
- May 10, 1810
Altmore - Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Lived in
- County Tyrone
- Died
- Jun 1, 1879
Ottumwa
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on July 23, 2013
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