James M. Humphrey

James Humphrey
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 30th district
In office March 4, 1865 – March 3, 1869
Preceded by	John Ganson
Succeeded by	David S. Bennett
Personal details
Born	James Morgan Humphrey (1819-09-21)September 21, 1819 Holland, New York, United States
Died	February 9, 1899(1899-02-09) (aged 79) Buffalo, New York, United States
Resting place	Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, New York
Political party	Democratic
Occupation	Lawyer, judge, politician

James Morgan Humphrey (September 21, 1819 – February 9, 1899) was an American lawyer and politician who served two terms as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1865 to 1869.

Early life and education

Born in Holland, New York, Humphrey attended the common schools. Then he studied law, was admitted to the New York bar in 1847, and commenced practice in East Aurora.

Political career

He was District Attorney of Erie County from January 1, 1857, to December 31, 1859, and a member of the New York State Senate (31st d.) in 1864 and 1865.

Congress

Humphrey was elected as a Democrat to the 39th and 40th congresses, holding office from March 4, 1865, to March 3, 1869.

Later career and death

He was appointed to the Superior court of Buffalo, New York, in 1871 and served until January 1, 1873. Afterwards he resumed the practice of law until 1894, when he retired.

He died in Buffalo, New York, on February 9, 1899, and was buried at the Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Sources

• United States Congress. "James M. Humphrey (id: H000955)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

External links

• James M. Humphrey at Find a Grave

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