James Drane
American politician (1808–1869)
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James Drane (1808–1869) was an American politician.
James Drane | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1808 Columbia County, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | 1869 (aged 60–61) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life
James Drane was born in 1808 in Columbia County, Georgia.[1]
Career
Drane served in the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1836 to 1850.[2] He went on to serve in the Mississippi State Senate from 1850 to 1865, including as its president from 1858 to 1865.[3]
Drane also ran for Governor of Mississippi in 1857 and 1859.[2]
Death
Drane died in 1869.[4]
