James F. McCool

James Franklin McCool (February 24, 1853 - March 2, 1919) was an American Democratic politician and jurist. He was a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1882 to 1886 and from 1896 to 1900, and was its Speaker during the latter term.

Biography James Franklin McCool was born in Fayette County, Alabama, on February 24, 1853. His mother, Elender Gray McCool, died when James was young, and James's father, Lafayette McCool, died in the Confederate Army in the Civil War. McCool then traveled to Mississippi on foot, and made money to get an education. He received his education at Slate Springs College in Calhoun County, Mississippi. He then practiced law in Kosciusko, Attala County, Mississippi.

Political career McCool was elected to represent Attala County as a Democrat in the Mississippi House of Representatives for the 1882 session. He was re-elected for the 1884 session. He then was a presidential elector in the 1900 election.

Later life McCool died on March 2, 1919, in Kosciusko, Mississippi.

Personal life McCool married Mary Niles, the daughter of Jason Niles, in 1881. They had one son, named Jason Niles McCool.