James Jeffries (Louisiana)

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James Jeffries was Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana from 1888–1892

Early life [edit]

Jeffries was from Alexandria, Louisiana in Rapides Parish.

Political career [edit]

Jeffries was a supporter of the Nicholls faction of the Louisiana Democratic Party. In 1888 Jeffries ran and was elected Lieutenant Governor. He also served as a Member of the Democratic National Committee from Louisiana during that period.[1]

References [edit]

  1. ^ "Democrats Full of Hope" (PDF). New York Times. June 12, 1889. Retrieved 5-11-2009. 
Political offices
Preceded by
Clay Knobloch (D)
Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana

James Jeffries (D)
1888–1892

Succeeded by
Charles Parlange (D)