James Seddon Politician

James Alexander Seddon (July 13, 1815 – August 19, 1880) was an American lawyer and politician who served two terms as a Representative in the U.S. Congress, as a member of the Democratic Party. He was appointed Confederate States Secretary of War by Jefferson Davis during the American Civil War.

Personal facts

Birth date	July 13, 1815
Birth place	Falmouth Virginia
Religion	Church of Scotland
Date of death	August 19, 1880
Place of death	Goochland County Virginia
Education	University of Virginia

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Office holder

office	Confederate States Secretary of War
party	Democratic Party (United States)
president	Jefferson Davis
region	Virginia
successor	John C. Breckinridge John Botts John Caskie