James Luther Slayden | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Photo by Harris & Ewing, circa 1918. Library of Congress | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas | |
| In office March 4, 1897 – March 3, 1919 | |
| Preceded by | George H. Noonan |
| Succeeded by | Carlos Bee |
| Constituency | 12th district (1897–1903) 14th district (1903–1919) |
| Texas State House of Representatives | |
| In office January 10, 1893 – January 18, 1895 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 1, 1853 Mayfield, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | February 24, 1924 (aged 70) San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Education | Washington and Lee University |
| Occupation | cotton merchant, rancher |
James Luther Slayden (June 1, 1853 – February 24, 1924) was an American politician, cotton merchant, and rancher.[1][2] He was elected from San Antonio to United States House of Representatives, serving eleven consecutive terms.[1][2]
- ^ a b "James Luther Slayden". Texas State Historical Association. August 26, 2019. Retrieved 2022-06-01.
- ^ a b "James Luther Slayden". Biographical Dictionary of the United States Congress. Retrieved 2022-06-01.