James A. Cravens

James Addison Cravens (November 4, 1818 – June 20, 1893) was a nineteenth-century politician and military veteran from Indiana who served two terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1861 to 1865. He was the second cousin of James Harrison Cravens.

Not to be confused with James H. Cravens, also a U.S. Representative from Indiana.
James Addison Cravens
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Indiana's 2nd district
In office
March 4, 1861 – March 4, 1865
Preceded byWilliam H. English
Succeeded byMichael C. Kerr
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives
In office
1848–1849
Member of the Indiana Senate
In office
1850-1853
Personal details
Born(1818-11-04)November 4, 1818
Rockingham County, Virginia, US
DiedJune 20, 1893(1893-06-20) (aged 74)
Hardinsburg, Indiana, US
Political partyDemocratic
ProfessionPolitician
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