Jesse James (Pennsylvania politician)

Jesse James (December 5, 1794 – July 17, 1875) was an American politician from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County in 1830 and from 1852 to 1853.

Early life
Jesse James was born on December 5, 1794, in West Nantmeal Township, Pennsylvania.

Career
James was a Whig. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County in 1830 and from 1852 to 1853. He later became a Republican. He was part of the anti-slavery and temperance reform movements. He was justice of the peace in West Nantmeal Township for nine years.

Personal life
James married Margaret Allen, daughter of Captain Ephraim Allen. They had eight children, Hannah, Ephraim, Abner E., Sarah Elizabeth, Rachel, Jesse Allen, Isaac and Ruth Anna. His son Abner was a coal, lumber and grain businessman and a farmer. His son Jesse Allen was a surveyor, clerk and farmer.

James died on July 17, 1875.