James La Fayette Cottrell

James La Fayette Cottrell (August 25, 1808 – September 7, 1885) was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.

James La Fayette Cottrell and his brother-in-law James McQueen

James La Fayette Cottrell
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 3rd district
In office December 7, 1846 – March 3, 1847
Preceded by	William L. Yancey
Succeeded by	Sampson W. Harris
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives
In office 1834 1836 1837
Member of the Florida Senate
In office 1865-1885
Personal details
Born	James La Fayette Cottrell August 25, 1808 King William, Virginia
Died	September 7, 1885 (aged 77) Cedar Keys, Florida
Political party	Democratic

Born near King William, Virginia, Cottrell completed preparatory studies. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1830 and commenced practice in Hayneville, Alabama. He served as member of the Alabama House of Representatives in 1834, 1836, and 1837. He served in the State senate 1838-1841, and was president of that body in 1840.

Cottrell was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-ninth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of William L. Yancey and served from December 7, 1846, to March 3, 1847. He moved to Florida in 1854. He served in the Florida Senate in 1865–1885. He was appointed collector of customs at Cedar Keys, Florida, and served until his death in that city September 7, 1885. He was interred in Old Town Cemetery, Old Town, Florida.

References

• United States Congress. "James La Fayette Cottrell (id: C000803)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

External links

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