James Abercrombie Jr. Explained

James Abercrombie Jr. was an American politician. He was a state legislator in Florida. From 1860 to 1865 he served in the Florida Senate, representing the 1st District.[1] He was born in Alabama, and was the son of Congressman James Abercombie (1792–1861).

Abercrombie managed his family's brickmaking business in Pensacola. It worked to supply the U.S. government with bricks for its forts.[2] He was an incorporator of Florida Gas Light Company in 1861.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Florida. General Assembly. Senate. Senate Journal. Journal of the Proceedings of the Senate of the General Assembly, of the State of Florida, at the Tenth Session, Begun and Held at the Capitol, in the City of Tallahassee, on Monday, November 26th, 1860 .
  2. Raiford and Abercrombie: Pensacola's Premier Antebellum Manufacturer . 30145900 . Ellsworth . Lucius F. . The Florida Historical Quarterly . 1974 . 52 . 3 . 247–260 .
  3. Web site: ACTS AND RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF FLORIDA. 2023-09-21.

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