James F. Epes

James Fletcher Epes (May 23, 1842 – August 24, 1910) was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, cousin of Sidney Parham Epes.

James Fletcher Epes
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 4th district
In office March 4, 1891 – March 3, 1895
Preceded by	John M. Langston
Succeeded by	William R. McKenney
Personal details
Born	(1842-05-23)May 23, 1842 Blackstone, Virginia
Died	August 24, 1910(1910-08-24) (aged 68) "The Old Place," Blackstone, Virginia
Resting place	Lake View Cemetery Blackstone, Virginia
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	University of Virginia Washington and Lee University
Profession	lawyer
Military service
Allegiance	Confederate States
Branch/service	Confederate States Army
Rank	Corporal
Unit	3rd Virginia Cavalry Regiment
Battles/wars	American Civil War

Biography

Born near Blackstone, Virginia, Epes attended private schools and the University of Virginia at Charlottesville. During the Civil War he served in the Confederate States Army in Company E, Third Virginia Cavalry. He was graduated from the law department of Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Virginia, in 1867. He was admitted to the bar the same year and commenced practice at Nottoway Court House, Virginia. He also engaged in agricultural pursuits. He served as prosecuting attorney for Nottoway County during the years 1870–1883.

Epes was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-second and Fifty-third Congresses (March 4, 1891 – March 3, 1895). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1894. He retired to his plantation, "The Old Place," near Blackstone, and engaged in agricultural pursuits until his death there August 24, 1910. He was interred in Lake View Cemetery, Blackstone, Virginia.

Elections

• 1890; Epes was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives with 57.15% of the vote, defeating Republican John Mercer Langston.
• 1892; Epes was re-elected with 52.19% of the vote, defeating Populist J. Thomas Goode.

Sources

• United States Congress. "James F. Epes (id: E000195)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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