James Harlan (Kentucky politician)
James Harlan | |
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Black and white reproduction of 1850 portrait | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 5th district | |
| In office March 4, 1835 – March 3, 1839 | |
| Preceded by | Robert P. Letcher |
| Succeeded by | Simeon H. Anderson |
| 26th Secretary of State of Kentucky | |
| In office September 3, 1840 – September 3, 1844 | |
| Preceded by | James M. Bullock |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin Hardin |
| 12th Attorney General of Kentucky | |
| In office 1851–1859 | |
| Governor | Lazarus W. Powell Charles S. Morehead |
| Preceded by | M. C. Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Andrew J. James |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 22, 1800 Mercer County, Kentucky, United States |
| Died | February 18, 1863 (aged 62) Frankfort, Kentucky, United States |
| Children | 9, including John and James Jr. |
James Harlan (June 22, 1800 – February 18, 1863) was an American attorney and politician who was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky from 1835 to 1839. He also served as U.S. Attorney for Kentucky and, prior to that, as Kentucky Secretary of State and Attorney General, the first to be elected to the latter office statewide.