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 (aged 75) Gordonsville, Virginia, U.S. |
| 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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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Confederate States of America |
| 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.