About Jesse James
Lived 1794 – 1875 (aged 80). Jesse James was an American politician.
Jesse James (December 5, 1794 – July 17, 1875) was an American politician from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County in 1830 and from 1852 to 1853.
Early life Jesse James was born on December 5, 1794, in West Nantmeal Township, Pennsylvania.
Career James was a Whig. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County in 1830 and from 1852 to 1853. He later became a Republican. He was part of the anti-slavery and temperance reform movements. He was justice of the peace in West Nantmeal Township for nine years.
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Who was Jesse James?
American politician (1794–1875)
When was Jesse James born?
Jesse James was born on 5 December 1794.
When did Jesse James die?
Jesse James died on 17 July 1875.
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Jesse James was a politician.
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Jesse James was American.
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