James T. Farley
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James Thompson Farley (August 6, 1829 – January 22, 1886) was a United States Senator from California.
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James Thompson Farley | |
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United States Senator from California | |
In office March 4, 1879 – March 3, 1885 | |
Preceded by | Aaron A. Sargent |
Succeeded by | Leland Stanford |
18th President pro tempore of the California State Senate | |
In office 1871 - 1872 | |
Preceded by | Edward J. Lewis |
Succeeded by | William Irwin |
Member of the California Senate from the 14th and 16th districts | |
In office 1860–1878 | |
7th Speaker of the California State Assembly | |
In office January 1856–April 1856 | |
Preceded by | William W. Stow |
Succeeded by | Elwood T. Beatty |
Member of the California State Assembly from 19th district | |
In office 1855–1860 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1829-08-06)August 6, 1829 Albemarle County, Virginia |
Died | January 22, 1886(1886-01-22) (aged 56) Jackson, California |
Political party | Democratic Know Nothing (formerly) Whig (formerly) |
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