James C. Eskridge
American Democratic politician (1873–1949)
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James Clarence Eskridge (April 26, 1873 – 1949) was an American Democratic politician. He was a member of the Mississippi State Senate, from the 32nd district, from 1916 to 1920.
James C. Eskridge | |
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c. 1917 | |
| Member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 32nd district | |
| In office January 1916 – January 1920 | |
| Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the Lafayette County district | |
| In office January 1912 – January 1916 Serving with James Mortimer Saunders | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 26, 1873 Houston, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | 1949 (aged 75–76) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
Biography
James Clarence Eskridge was born on April 26, 1873, in Houston, Mississippi.[1][2] He was the son of William Laurel Eskridge and Elizabeth Catherine (Hill) Eskridge.[1] He was of English descent.[1] Eskridge attended the common schools of Chickasaw County, Mississippi and then graduated from Tula Normal Institute in 1888.[1] In 1889, Eskridge took a teacher's course at Iuka Normal Institute, and then taught schools in Pontotoc County for a year, and taught schools in Panola County for the next year.[1] After that, Eskridge participated in the lumber and mercantile businesses.[1]
Political career
In 1911, Eskridge was elected to represent Lafayette County in the Mississippi House of Representatives, and served in the 1912-1916 term.[2] During this term, Eskridge served in the Penitentiary, Appropriations, and Manufactures committees.[2] In 1915, Eskridge was elected to represent the 32nd district in the Mississippi State Senate for the 1916-1920 term.[1] During this term, Eskridge served on the Rules, Finance, Corporations, Agriculture & Commerce, Drainage, and Fees & Salaries committees, and he was also the Chairman of the Finance Committee.[1]
Later life
Eskridge died in 1949 in New Orleans, Louisiana.[3]