James Westcott
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This article is about the U.S. Senator from Florida. For his son, also sometimes known as James Westcott Jr., see James Westcott III.
"Senator Westcott" redirects here. For the New York State Senate Member, see David M. Westcott.
James Diament Westcott Jr. (May 10, 1802 ā January 19, 1880) was an American politician of the Democratic Party who served as the first Class 3 United States Senator from Florida from 1845 to 1849.
Quick Facts United States Senator from Florida, Preceded by ...
James Diament Westcott Jr. | |
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United States Senator from Florida | |
In office July 1, 1845 ā March 3, 1849 | |
Preceded by | none |
Succeeded by | Jackson Morton |
Personal details | |
Born | (1802-05-10)May 10, 1802 Alexandria, DC |
Died | January 19, 1880(1880-01-19) (aged 77) Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
Political party | Democratic |
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