James Collinsworth
James Thompson Collinsworth (1802 – July 11, 1838) was an American-born Texian lawyer and political figure in early history of the Republic of Texas.
James Collinsworth | |
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| 1st Chief Justice of Texas | |
| In office December 16, 1836 – July 11, 1838 | |
| Preceded by | Inaugural holder |
| Succeeded by | John Birdsall |
| Republic of Texas Senator from Brazoria District | |
| In office November 30, 1836 – December 16, 1836 | |
| Preceded by | Inaugural holder |
| Succeeded by | William Green Hill |
| Interim Secretary of State of Texas | |
| In office April 29, 1836 – May 23, 1836 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Price Carson |
| Succeeded by | William Houston Jack |
| Delegate to the Convention of 1836 from Brazoria District | |
| In office February 1, 1836 – March 17, 1836 | |
| United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee | |
| In office 1829–1835 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas H. Fletcher |
| Succeeded by | William T. Brown |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1802 Davidson County, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | July 11, 1838 Galveston, Texas |
| Resting place | Founders Memorial Cemetery |
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