James Castle (politician)

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James Nathan Castle
Minneapolis Journal, January 2, 1903
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Minnesota's 4th district
In office
March 4, 1891 – March 3, 1893
Preceded bySamuel Snider
Succeeded byAndrew Kiefer
Member of the Minnesota Senate
In office
1868
1878
1882
Personal details
Born(1836-05-23)May 23, 1836
Shefford, Lower Canada
DiedJanuary 2, 1903(1903-01-02) (aged 66)
Stillwater, Minnesota
Political partyDemocratic
OccupationLawyer

James Nathan Castle (May 23, 1836 – January 2, 1903) was a U.S. Representative from Minnesota; born in Shefford in Lower Canada; he attended the public schools; studied law; moved to Afton, Washington County, Minnesota, in 1862 and taught school; completed his law studies; was admitted to the bar and practiced; moved to Stillwater, Washington County in 1865 and continued the practice of law; elected county attorney in 1866 to fill the unexpired term of his deceased brother; city attorney in 1868; elected to the Minnesota Senate in 1868, 1878, and 1882; elected as a Democrat to the 52nd United States Congress (March 4, 1891 – March 3, 1893); chairman of the United States House Committee on Mileage (52nd Congress); unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1892 to the 53rd United States Congress; engaged in the practice of law until his death in Stillwater; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

References[edit]

  • United States Congress. "James Castle (id: C000242)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by U.S. Representative from Minnesota's 4th congressional district
1891 – 1893
Succeeded by