James Cooper (Pennsylvania politician) facts for kids
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James Cooper
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| United States Senator from Pennsylvania |
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| In office March 4, 1849 – March 4, 1855 |
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| Preceded by | Simon Cameron |
| Succeeded by | William Bigler |
| Attorney General of Pennsylvania | |
| In office July 31, 1848 – December 30, 1848 |
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| 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 |
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| Preceded by | Daniel Sheffer |
| Succeeded by | Almon H. Read |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives | |
| In office 1840 |
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| Born | May 8, 1810 Frederick County, Maryland |
| Died | March 28, 1863 (aged 52) Columbus, Ohio |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse | Jane Mary Miller Cooper |
| Alma mater | Washington & Jefferson College |
| Profession | Politician, lawyer |
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| 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. He served in the United States Congress, helping to make laws for the country.
Life and Early Career
James Cooper was born on May 8, 1810, in Frederick County, Maryland. He spent much of his life in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
He started his career as a lawyer. Later, he became involved in politics. He served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. This is where state laws are made. He even became the Speaker of the House for a year.
Serving in Congress
James Cooper represented Pennsylvania in the U.S. House of Representatives. This is where elected officials from each state work together. He then became a U.S. Senator. Senators represent their entire state in Congress.
Military Service
When the American Civil War began, James Cooper joined the Union Army. He helped gather a group of volunteer soldiers from Maryland. In May 1861, he was made a brigadier general. This is a high-ranking military officer.
His soldiers fought in the Shenandoah Valley Campaign. This was an important series of battles. Later, due to poor health, General Cooper was assigned to Camp Chase. This was a military camp in Columbus, Ohio. He passed away there in 1863.
James Cooper is buried in the Mount Olivet Cemetery. This cemetery is close to where he was born in Frederick, Maryland.
