James Mann (1822–1868)

James Mann (June 22, 1822, Gorham, Maine – August 26, 1868, New Orleans, Louisiana) was a 19th-century American Civil War veteran and politician.

James Mann
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Louisiana's 2nd district
In office
July 18, 1868 – August 26, 1868
Preceded byMichael Hahn (Vacant 1863–1868)
Succeeded byLionel A. Sheldon
Member of the Maine House of Representatives
In office
1849–1850
Member of the Maine Senate
In office
1851–1853
Personal details
Born
James Mann

(1822-06-22)June 22, 1822
Gorham, Maine, U.S.
DiedAugust 26, 1868(1868-08-26) (aged 46)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
ProfessionPolitician, Treasury Agent
Military service
RankMajor
UnitPaymaster

Biography

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He served in the Maine legislature and was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives from Louisiana's 2nd congressional district but died just five weeks into his term in 1868.

Civil War

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Mann was a member of the Maine House of Representatives (1849–50) and Maine Senate (1851–53). He was a major in the Union Army during the American Civil War, serving as a paymaster.

After the war

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After the war, he remained in New Orleans as a Treasury agent.

Congress and death

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He was elected as part of Louisiana's next congressional delegation after the state was readmitted to representation. He took his seat on July 18, 1868, and died on August 26, 1868.

The special election to succeed Mann was won by John Willis Menard, the first African American ever elected to Congress, but the House of Representatives declined to seat him.

See also

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  • United States Congress. "James Mann (id: M000103)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
  • "Funeral of the Hon. James Mann in New-Orleans", New York Times, August 28, 1868 (subscription required)
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
Michael Hahn
(Vacant 1863–1868)
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Louisiana's 2nd congressional district

July 18, 1868 – August 26, 1868
Succeeded by