Historical Profile
James George is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
James George
Former U.S. Senator for Mississippi
Biography
James George (died 1897) was an American politician who represented Mississippi in the United States Senate across 3 separate periods of service between 1881 and 1897, between the 47th and 55th Congresses. George served as a Democrat. George died in office on August 14, 1897.
Key Information
- Full Name: James Zachariah George
- Died: August 14, 1897
- Term Started: August 7, 1893
- Term Ended: December 31, 1897
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Dec 5, 1881 – Dec 5, 1887 47th–50th Congresses Democrat Mississippi
- Dec 5, 1887 – Aug 7, 1893 50th–53rd Congresses Democrat Mississippi
- Aug 7, 1893 – Dec 31, 1897 53rd–55th Congresses Democrat Mississippi
Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.
Current Senators from Mississippi
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during George's service:
- Lucius Lamar (MS) 1881–1885
- Edward Walthall (MS) 1885–1897
- Anselm McLaurin (MS) 1894–1897
- Hernando Money (MS) 1897