James Seddon
Former United States Representative
James Alexander Seddon was an American lawyer and politician who served two terms as a Representative in the United States Congress, as a member of the Democratic Party. Seddon was appointed Confederate States Secretary of War by Jefferson Davis... Wikipedia
Born: July 13, 1815, Falmouth, VA
Died: August 19, 1880 (age 65 years), Goochland County, VA
Grandparent: William Pearson Alexander
Great-grandparents: Susannah Pearson and Captain John Alexander
Party: Democratic Party
Previous offices: Confederate States Secretary of War (1862–1865), Representative (1849–1851), and Representative (1845–1847)