James Cooper | |
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| United States Senator from Pennsylvania | |
| In office March 4, 1849 – March 4, 1855 | |
| Preceded by | Simon Cameron |
| Succeeded by | William Bigler |
| Attorney General of Pennsylvania | |
| In office July 31, 1848 – December 30, 1848 | |
| Governor | William F. Johnston |
| Preceded by | Benjamin Champneys |
| Succeeded by | Cornelius Darragh |
| Member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 12th district | |
| In office March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1843 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Sheffer |
| Succeeded by | Almon H. Read |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives | |
| In office 1840 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 8, 1810 Frederick County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | March 28, 1863 (aged 52) Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
| Resting place | Mount Olivet Cemetery Frederick, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse | Jane Mary Miller |
| Education | Mount St. Mary's University |
| Alma mater | Washington College |
| Profession | Politician, lawyer |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Branch/service | Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1863 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
James Cooper (May 8, 1810 – March 28, 1863) was an American lawyer, soldier, and politician, who served in the United States Congress.