Speed, James, 1812-1887
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Name (Hebrew)
ספיד, ג'יימס, 1812-1887
Name (Latin)
Speed, James, 1812-1887
Date of birth
1812-03-11
Date of death
1887-06-25
Associated country
United States
Occupation
Attorneys general
College teachers
Lawyers
Politicians
Associated Language
eng
Gender
male
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Sources of Information
- Kentucky encyclopedia, ©1992:pages 840-841 (James Speed; born March 11, 1812 at Farmington, Ky.; graduated from St. Joseph's College in Bardstown, Ky., in 1828 and from Transylvania University with a degree in law in 1833. Established a law practice in Louisville, Ky.; served in the Kentucky House of Representatives 1847-1848 and in the Kentucky Senate 1861-1863; served in Union Army, and as law professor in University of Louisville Law School 1856-1858 and 1872-1879. Served as U. S. Attorney General December 1864-July 15, 1866. He died June 25, 1887.)
- NUCMC data from NJ Hist. Soc. for Misc. mss., 1664-1956(James Speed)
- NUCMC files(Speed, James, 1812-1887; Ky lawyer & politician; atty. gen'l under Lincoln)
- LC manual auth. cd.(hdg.: Speed, James, 1812-1887)