About James George Palmer
Lived 1875 – 1952 (aged 76–77). James George Palmer was an American lawyer, politician and judge.
James George Palmer (November 27, 1875 – January 29, 1952) was an American lawyer, judge, and politician. He served as mayor of Shreveport, Louisiana, from 1930 to 1932.
Early life James George Palmer was born in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, to Mary Frances (née Monk) and W. H. Palmer. He was admitted to the bar in March 1901, in New Orleans.
Career Palmer began practicing law around 1902 in Leesville. In Leesville, he was a member and served as superintendent of education of Vernon Parish School Board. He moved from Leesville to Shreveport in February 1914. In 1921, he was elected to represent Caddo Parish in the Louisiana state constitutional convention.
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American lawyer and politician
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James George Palmer was born on 27 November 1875.
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James George Palmer died in 1952.
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