Jesse James (politician), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetJesse James (politician)
American politician
Date of Birth: 10-Oct-1904
Place of Birth: Milam County, Texas, United States
Date of Death: 29-Sep-1977
Profession: politician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Libra 
About Jesse James (politician)
- Jesse William James (October 10, 1904 – September 29, 1977) was an American politician from Texas.
- A member of the Democratic Party, James served as Texas State Treasurer from 1941 until his death in 1977.
- His near 36-year tenure made him the longest serving Texas State Treasurer.
- James served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1933 to 1937, when he resigned to accept a position in the office of the state treasurer.
- When the incumbent state treasurer, Charley Lockhart, resigned due to poor health, Governor Coke R.
- Stevenson appointed James to the office.
- James continued to be reelected as state treasurer until he died in office.
- He was succeeded by Warren G.
- Harding, whom James had defeated for reelection in 1956.
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