| Jesse James | |
| State House: | Pennsylvania |
| Term Start: | 1852 |
| Term End: | 1853 |
| Term Start2: | 1830 |
| Term End2: | 1830 |
| Birth Date: | 5 December 1794 |
| Spouse: | Margaret Allen |
| Children: | 8 |
| Occupation: | Politician |
Jesse James (December 5, 1794 – July 17, 1875) was an American politician from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County in 1830 and from 1852 to 1853.
Jesse James was born on December 5, 1794, in West Nantmeal Township, Pennsylvania.[1]
James was a Whig. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County in 1830 and from 1852 to 1853.[1] [2] He later became a Republican. He was part of the anti-slavery and temperance reform movements. He was justice of the peace in West Nantmeal Township for nine years.[1]
James married Margaret Allen, daughter of Captain Ephraim Allen. They had eight children, Hannah, Ephraim, Abner E., Sarah Elizabeth, Rachel, Jesse Allen, Isaac and Ruth Anna. His son Abner was a coal, lumber and grain businessman and a farmer. His son Jesse Allen was a surveyor, clerk and farmer.[1]
James died on July 17, 1875.[3]