About James K. Hines
Lived 1852 – 1932 (aged 79–80). James K. Hines was an American politician.
James Kollock Hines (November 18, 1852 – March 19, 1932) was a Populist Party politician and an associate justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia. He served on the Georgia Supreme Court from 1922 to 1932.
An alumnus of Emory University, The New Georgia Encyclopedia describes him as an urbane lawyer from a distinguished family who worked in Atlanta. He narrowly lost the 1894 election for Governor of Georgia to William Yates Atkinson.
George W. Foote designed his 1907 home at Peach Tree and 11th streets in Atlanta.
His father was Joseph Hines who served as a state representative in the Georgia House. James Hines also served in the state house before being appointed a judge by the governor. He married Belle Evans and remarried after her death. He had three daughters.
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Who was James K. Hines?
American judge (1852–1932)
When was James K. Hines born?
James K. Hines was born on 18 November 1852 in Burke County.
When did James K. Hines die?
James K. Hines died in 1932.
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James K. Hines was a politician.
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James K. Hines was American.
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