James Bamford White

James Bamford White
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Kentucky's 10th district
In office
March 4, 1901 – March 3, 1903
Preceded by Thomas Y. Fitzpatrick
Succeeded by Francis A. Hopkins
Personal details
Born June 6, 1842(1842-06-06)
Clark County, Kentucky
Died March 25, 1931(1931-03-25) (aged 88)
Irvine, Kentucky
Resting place Oak Dale Cemetery
Political party Democratic
Alma mater Mount Zion Academy
Profession Lawyer
Military service
Allegiance Confederate States of America
Service/branch Confederate States Army
Years of service 1863 – 1865
Battles/wars American Civil War

James Bamford White (June 6, 1842 - March 25, 1931) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.

Born near Winchester, Kentucky, White attended the common schools and the Mount Zion Academy, Macon County, Illinois. He entered the Confederate States Army in the fall of 1863 and served in the commands of Generals Breckinridge and Morgan until the close of the Civil War, when he was honorably discharged. He engaged in teaching at Irvine, Kentucky. He studied law while teaching. He was admitted to the bar in 1867 and commenced the practice of law in Irvine. He served as prosecuting attorney of Estill County 1872-1880.

White was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-seventh Congress (March 4, 1901-March 3, 1903). He continued the practice of his profession in Irvine, Kentucky, until his retirement in 1919. He died in Irvine, Kentucky, March 25, 1931. He was interred in Oakdale Cemetery.

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