James Benjamin Aswell
James Benjamin Aswell Sr. (December 23, 1869 – March 16, 1931) was a prominent educator and a Democratic U.S. representative from Louisiana, who served from 1913 until his death, which occurred twelve days into his tenth term.
James Benjamin Aswell | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 8th district | |
| In office March 4, 1913 – March 16, 1931 | |
| Preceded by | district created |
| Succeeded by | John H. Overton |
| President of Louisiana Tech University | |
| In office 1900–1904 | |
| Preceded by | W. C. Robinson |
| Succeeded by | W. E. Taylor |
| Louisiana Superintendent of Education | |
| In office 1904–1908 | |
| Succeeded by | T. H. Harris |
| President of Northwestern State University | |
| In office 1908–1911 | |
| Preceded by | Beverly C. Caldwell |
| Succeeded by | Victor L. Roy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 23, 1869 Vernon, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | March 16, 1931 (aged 61) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Rock Creek Cemetery Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Peabody College University of Nashville University of Arkansas University of Arkansas School of Law |
| Occupation | Teacher; lawyer; politician |
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