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George E. Harris
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Library of Congress
16th Attorney General of Mississippi
In office
January 4, 1874 – January 1878
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
In office
February 23, 1870 – March 3, 1873
Preceded by vacant (secession)
Succeeded by Lucius Q. C. Lamar
Personal details
Born
George Emrick Harris

(1827-01-06)January 6, 1827
Orange, North Carolina, U.S.
Died March 19, 1911(1911-03-19) (aged 84)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Resting place Oak Hill Cemetery
Washington, D.C.
Political party Republican
Spouse Harriet Seton McAllister
Military service
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.

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.

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