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James F. Izlar
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 1st district |
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| In office April 12, 1894 – March 3, 1895 |
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| Preceded by | William H. Brawley |
| Succeeded by | William Elliott |
| President Pro Tempore of the South Carolina Senate | |
| In office November 25, 1884 – December 18, 1889 |
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| Preceded by | William Wallace Harllee |
| Succeeded by | Henry Adams Meetze |
| Member of the South Carolina Senate from Orangeburg County | |
| In office November 23, 1880 – December 18, 1889 |
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| Preceded by | Samuel L. Duncan |
| Succeeded by | James William Stokes |
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James Ferdinand Izlar
November 25, 1832 Orangeburg, South Carolina |
| Died | May 26, 1912 (aged 79) Orangeburg, South Carolina |
| Resting place | Orangeburg, South Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Emory College |
| Profession | lawyer, politician, judge |
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James Ferdinand Izlar (November 25, 1832 – May 26, 1912) was an important politician from South Carolina. He served as a U.S. Representative for his state.
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Early Life and Education
James Izlar was born on November 25, 1832, near Orangeburg, South Carolina. He went to local schools in his area. Later, he attended Emory College in Oxford, Georgia. He graduated from Emory College in 1855.
After college, James Izlar decided to study law. He worked hard and became a lawyer in 1858. He then started his law practice in Orangeburg.
Public Service and Career
James Izlar was very active in public service. During the American Civil War, he served as an officer in the Confederate States Army. After the war ended, he returned to his law practice in Orangeburg.
State Politics
He became a member of the South Carolina State Senate. He served in this role from 1880 to 1890. In 1889, the state's general assembly chose him to be a judge. He served as a judge for the first judicial circuit. He also attended the Democratic National Convention in 1884. This is where political parties choose their candidates for president.
Serving in Congress
James Izlar was elected to the United States House of Representatives. He was a member of the Democratic Party. He filled a vacant seat in the Fifty-third Congress. He served in Congress from April 12, 1894, until March 3, 1895. He decided not to run for re-election in 1894.
Later Life
After his time in Congress, James Izlar went back to being a lawyer in Orangeburg. He continued his law practice until 1907. He then retired from his work. James Izlar passed away at his home in Orangeburg on May 26, 1912. He was buried in the Episcopal Cemetery in Orangeburg.
