James Broadhead
Former United States Representative
James Overton Broadhead was an American lawyer and politician. He was a member of the House of Representatives and of the Missouri Senate. He was also the first president of the American Bar Association. Wikipedia
Born: May 29, 1819, Charlottesville, VA
Died: August 7, 1898 (age 79 years), St. Louis, MO
Previous offices: United States Ambassador to Switzerland (1893–1895) and Representative (1883–1885)
Books: "The Louisiana Purchase: Extent of Territory Acquired by Said Purchase.", The Late Corporation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Et Al., Appellants, Vs. the United States. Argument of Hon. James O. Broadhead, for the Appellants. Delivered January 16 and 17, 1889, and Mormon Church Property: Argument on Senate Bill No.4047, Proposing to Dispose of the Confiscated Personal Property of the Mormon Church for the Use and Benefit of the Public Schools in the Territory of Utah, Before the House Committee on the Judiciary, Saturday July 19, 1890
Party: Democratic Party
Education: University of Virginia