James Coles Bruce

James Coles Bruce
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates representing Halifax County
In office
December 1831 – November 30, 1834
Serving with William D. Sims
Preceded byThomas J. Green
Succeeded byHenry Carrington
Personal details
Born(1763-03-20)March 20, 1763
Halifax County, Virginia
DiedMarch 28, 1865(1865-03-28) (aged 102)
Berry Hill, Halifax County, Virginia
SpouseEliza Wilkins
Children11, 10 of whom reached adulthood
RelativesJames Bruce(father)
Charles Bruce(half-brother)
Alma materHampden-Sydney College, University of North Carolina, Harvard University, University of Virginia Law School
ProfessionPlanter, politician
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James Coles Bruce (January 26, 1806-March 28, 1865), was an extremely wealthy Virginia planter and politician who twice represented Halifax County in the Virginia House of Delegates as well as in the Virginia Secession Convention of 1861.

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