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George E. Harris
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| 16th Attorney General of Mississippi | |
| In office January 4, 1874 – January 1878 |
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| Governor | Adelbert Ames John M. Stone |
| Preceded by | Joshua S. Morris |
| Succeeded by | Thomas C. Catchings |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Mississippi's 1st district |
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| In office February 23, 1870 – March 3, 1873 |
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| Preceded by | vacant (secession) |
| Succeeded by | Lucius Q. C. Lamar |
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George Emrick Harris
January 6, 1827 Orange, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | March 19, 1911 (aged 84) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery Washington, D.C. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Harriet Seton McAllister |
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| Allegiance |  Confederate States |
| Branch/service |  Confederate States Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
George Emrick Harris (January 6, 1827 – March 19, 1911) was an important American politician. He served as a U.S. Representative from Mississippi. He also held several other key roles in the state government.
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Early Life and Career
George Emrick Harris was born in Orange County, North Carolina, in 1827. He later moved to Tennessee and then to Mississippi. He went to local schools and studied law. In 1854, he officially became a lawyer. He then began his law practice.
Service in the Civil War
During the American Civil War, Harris joined the Confederate States Army. He served as a lieutenant colonel. He continued his service until the war ended.
Political Career in Mississippi
After the Civil War, Harris began his political career. In 1865, he was elected as a district attorney. He was reelected to this position in 1866.
Serving in Congress
When Mississippi was allowed to rejoin the U.S. government, Harris became a Republican politician. He was elected to the U.S. Congress. He served in the Forty-first and Forty-second Congresses. His term lasted from February 23, 1870, to March 3, 1873.
Attorney General of Mississippi
From 1873 to 1877, Harris served as the Attorney General of Mississippi. He was the only Republican to hold this office for a long time. No other Republican was elected Attorney General until Lynn Fitch in 2019.
Lieutenant Governor
After his time as Attorney General, Harris became the Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi. He served in this role from 1877 to 1879.
Later Life and Death
In his later years, George Emrick Harris focused on writing. He became an author of books about legal topics. He passed away in Washington, D.C., on March 19, 1911. He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery.
