Andrew J. James

Andrew J. James
Attorney General of Kentucky
In office
1859–1863
Preceded byJames Harlan
Succeeded byJohn Marshall Harlan
Secretary of State of Kentucky
In office
1871–1872
Preceded bySamuel B. Churchill
Succeeded byGeorge Washington Craddock
Personal details
BornJune 14, 1817
Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States
DiedApril 4, 1883
Fayette County, Kentucky, United States
SpouseMary Allison Beattie
Children8
Parent(s)Daniel F. James and Eleanor Evans

Andrew Jackson James (June 14, 1817 – April 4, 1883) was an American lawyer and state representative, who served as Attorney General of Kentucky and as Secretary of State of Kentucky. Before becoming Attorney General, he served as a state representative of Pulaski County, Kentucky.