James Carroll Napier, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

James Carroll Napier

American businessman, civil rights leader, and Register of the Treasury

Date of Birth: 09-Jun-1845

Place of Birth: Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Date of Death: 21-Apr-1940

Profession: businessperson, politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

James Carroll Napier (June 9, 1845 – April 21, 1940) was an American businessman, lawyer, politician, and civil rights leader from Nashville, Tennessee, who served as Register of the Treasury from 1911 to 1913.
He is one of only five African Americans to have their signatures on American currency.
He was one of four African-American politicians appointed to high position under President William Howard Taft, and they were known as his "Black Cabinet." He was instrumental in founding civic institutions in Nashville to benefit the African-American business community and residents, including an emphasis on education.