James S. Cothran | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 3rd district | |
| In office March 4, 1887 – March 3, 1891 | |
| Preceded by | D. Wyatt Aiken |
| Succeeded by | George Johnstone |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 8, 1830 Abbeville County, South Carolina |
| Died | December 5, 1897 (aged 67) New York, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Attorney |
James Sproull Cothran (August 8, 1830 – December 5, 1897) was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for South Carolina's 3rd congressional district. He served for two terms from 1887 to 1891.