James Budd

James H. Budd
19th Governor of California
In office
January 11, 1895 – January 4, 1899
LieutenantSpencer G. Millard
William T. Jeter
Preceded byHenry Markham
Succeeded byHenry Gage
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from California's 2nd district
In office
March 4, 1883 – March 3, 1885
Preceded byHorace F. Page
Succeeded byJames A. Louttit
Personal details
BornJames Herbert Budd
(1851-05-18)May 18, 1851
DiedJuly 30, 1908(1908-07-30) (aged 57)
Resting placeStockton Rural Cemetery
PartyDemocratic
SpouseInez A. Merrill
ProfessionLawyer, politician
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceCalifornia National Guard
Years of service1873–1891
RankBrigadier General
Commands3rd Brigade
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James Herbert Budd (May 18, 1851 – July 30, 1908) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for California's 2nd district from 1883 to 1885 and as the 19th governor of California from 1895 to 1899. He was the last Democrat to hold the latter office until the election of Culbert Olson 40 years later.