James G. Spencer

For other people named James Spencer, see James Spencer (disambiguation).

James G. Spencer
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 7th district
In office March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1897
Preceded by	Charles E. Hooker
Succeeded by	Patrick Henry
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
In office 1892–1894
Personal details
Born	James Grafton Spencer (1844-09-13)September 13, 1844 near Port Gibson, Mississippi, U.S.
Died	February 22, 1926(1926-02-22) (aged 81) Port Gibson, Mississippi, U.S.
Resting place	Wintergreen Cemetery, Port Gibson, Mississippi, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Oakland College
Occupation	Politician
Military service
Allegiance	Confederate States of America
Branch/service	Confederate States Army
Battles/wars	American Civil War

James Grafton Spencer (September 13, 1844 – February 22, 1926) was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi.

Biography

Born near Port Gibson, Mississippi, Spencer attended private schools and Oakland College in 1861. During the Civil War enlisted in the Confederate States Army as a private in Cowan's battery of Light Artillery. He served until the close of the Civil War in the Army of Mississippi and in the Army of Tennessee. He returned to his home and engaged in agricultural pursuits. He served as member of the State house of representatives 1892–1894.

Spencer was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-fourth Congress (March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1897). He engaged in the real estate and insurance business. He died in Port Gibson, Mississippi, February 22, 1926. He was interred in Wintergreen Cemetery.

References

• United States Congress. "James G. Spencer (id: S000726)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Charles E. Hooker	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Mississippi's 7th congressional district 1895–1897	Succeeded by Patrick Henry