James G. Field

James Gaven Field (February 24, 1826 – October 12, 1901) was an American politician in California and Virginia, who was also a businessman, government clerk, and Confederate major. He became the Attorney General of Virginia and the vice presidential nominee of the Populist Party during the 1892 presidential election.

James Field
Attorney General of Virginia
In office
August 29, 1877  January 1, 1882
GovernorJames L. Kemper
Frederick W. M. Holliday
Preceded byRaleigh Daniel
Succeeded byFrank S. Blair
Personal details
Born
James Gaven Field

(1826-02-24)February 24, 1826
Walnut, Virginia, U.S.
DiedOctober 12, 1901(1901-10-12) (aged 75)
Gordonsville, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Other political
affiliations
Populist
Conservative
Spouse(s)Frances E. Cowherd
Elizabeth R. Logwood
Children5
Parents
  • Lewis Yancy Field (father)
  • Maria Duncan (mother)
RelativesJohn Field
Signature
Military service
Allegiance Confederate States of America
Branch/serviceConfederate States Army
Years of service1861-1865
RankMajor
Unit13th Virginia Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
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