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James Mann | |
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| Member of theU.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 2nd district | |
| In office July 18, 1868 – August 26, 1868 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Hahn (Vacant 1863–1868) |
| Succeeded by | Lionel A. Sheldon |
| Member of theMaine House of Representatives | |
| In office 1849–1850 | |
| Member of theMaine Senate | |
| In office 1851–1853 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Mann (1822-06-22)June 22, 1822 Gorham, Maine, U.S. |
| Died | August 26, 1868(1868-08-26) (aged 46) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Profession | Politician, Treasury Agent |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Union Army |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Paymaster |
James Mann (June 22, 1822 – August 26, 1868) was a 19th-century AmericanCivil War veteran and politician.
James Mann was born on June 22, 1822, inGorham, Maine. He served in theMaine legislature and was elected as aDemocrat to theUnited States House of Representatives fromLouisiana's 2nd congressional district but died just five weeks into his term in 1868.
Mann was a member of theMaine House of Representatives (1849–50) andMaine Senate (1851–53). He was a major in theUnion Army during theAmerican Civil War, serving as apaymaster.
After the war, he remained in New Orleans as aTreasury agent.
He was elected as part of Louisiana's next congressional delegation after the state was readmitted to representation. He took his seat on July 18, 1868, and died on August 26, 1868, inNew Orleans.
The special election to succeed Mann was won byJohn Willis Menard, the first African American ever elected to Congress, but the House of Representatives declined to seat him.
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