James Field | |
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Attorney General of Virginia | |
In office August 29, 1877 – January 1, 1882 | |
Governor | James L. Kemper Frederick W. M. Holliday |
Preceded by | Raleigh Daniel |
Succeeded by | Frank S. Blair |
Personal details | |
Born | James Gaven Field February 24, 1826 Walnut, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | October 12, 1901 Gordonsville, Virginia, U.S. | (aged 75)
Political party | Democratic |
Other political affiliations | Populist Conservative |
Spouse(s) | Frances E. Cowherd Elizabeth R. Logwood |
Children | 5 |
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Relatives | John Field |
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Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1861-1865 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | 13th Virginia Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
James Gaven Field (February 24, 1826 – October 12, 1901) was an American politician in California and Virginia, who was also a businessman, government clerk, and Confederate major. He became the Attorney General of Virginia and the vice presidential nominee of the Populist Party during the 1892 presidential election.