James R. Lofland

James Rush Lofland (November 2, 1823 – February 10, 1894) was an American lawyer and politician from Milford, in Kent County, Delaware. He was a member of the Republican Party, who served as U. S. Representative from Delaware.

James R. Lofland
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Delaware's At-large district
In office
March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1875
Preceded byBenjamin T. Biggs
Succeeded byJames Williams
Personal details
Born(1823-11-02)November 2, 1823
Milford, Delaware
DiedFebruary 10, 1894(1894-02-10) (aged 70)
Milford, Delaware
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Milford, Delaware
Alma materDickinson College
Professionlawyer

Early life and family

Born in Milford, Delaware, he received a classical education and was graduated from Delaware College at Newark, Delaware in 1845. He studied law, and was admitted to the Delaware Bar in 1848, commencing his practice in Milford.

Professional and political career

In 1849 he was secretary of the Delaware Senate and was a member of the State constitutional convention in 1853. He was Secretary of State of Delaware from 1855 to 1859, and a paymaster in the United States Army from 1863 to 1867. During the 1872 presidential election he was a delegate to the Republican National Convention.

Lofland was elected as a Republican to the 43rd Congress, serving from March 4, 1873, to March 3, 1875. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1874 to the 44th Congress, and resumed the practice of law.

Death and legacy

Lofland died at Milford and is buried there in the Odd Fellows Cemetery.

Almanac

Elections were held the first Tuesday after November 1. U.S. Representatives took office March 4.


Public Offices
Office Type Location Began office Ended office notes
U.S. Representative Legislature Washington March 4, 1873 March 3, 1875


United States Congressional service
Dates Congress Chamber Majority President Committees Class/District
1873–1875 43rd U.S. House Republican Ulysses S. Grant at-large


Election results
Year Office Subject Party votes % Opponent Party votes %
1872 U.S. Representative James R. Lofland Republican 11,378 51% Eustis Wright Democratic 11,023 49%
1874 U.S. Representative James R. Lofland Republican 11,024 47% James Williams Democratic 12,602 53%

References
  • Martin, Roger A.. (2003). Delawareans in Congress, the House of Representatives 1789-1900. ISBN 0-924117-26-5.

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