James Baird Dawkins
American judge (1820–1883)
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James Baird Dawkins (November 14, 1820 – February 12, 1883) was an American politician.
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byJohn Marshall Martin
BornJames Baird Dawkins
November 14, 1820
November 14, 1820
DiedFebruary 12, 1883 (aged 62)
James Baird Dawkins | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Confederate States House of Representatives from Florida | |
| In office February 18, 1862 – December 8, 1862 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | John Marshall Martin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Baird Dawkins November 14, 1820 |
| Died | February 12, 1883 (aged 62) |
He was born in Union County, (now Cherokee County, South Carolina), and later moved to Florida. He represented that state in the First Confederate Congress until he resigned on December 8, 1862. Afterwards he served as a state court judge in Florida from 1863 to 1865 and 1877 to 1883.[1]
