James Henry Platt Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 2nd district | |
| In office January 27, 1870 – March 3, 1875 | |
| Preceded by | John Millson (1861) |
| Succeeded by | John Goode |
| Chairman of the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds | |
| In office March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1875 | |
| Preceded by | George Armstrong Halsey |
| Succeeded by | William Steele Holman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 13, 1837 Saint John, Colony of New Brunswick |
| Died | August 13, 1894 (aged 57) Clear Creek County, Colorado |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | University of Vermont |
| Profession | businessman |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | Union Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | 3rd Vermont Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
James Henry Platt Jr. (July 13, 1837 – August 13, 1894) was an American physician, politician and businessman. After participating in the Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1868, Platt represented Virginia's 2nd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives for two terms, from 1870 to 1875.[1][2]