James Plummer Day

James Plummer Day (August 2, 1831 October 4, 1905) was an American farmer, agricultural science and education advocate, and Dakota territorial politician. He served as a Councilman for the 16th Dakota Territorial Council in 1885, was a board member and president of the Dakota Agricultural College Board of Trustees, and was an American Civil War veteran.

James Plummer Day
Born(1831-08-02)August 2, 1831
DiedOctober 4, 1904(1904-10-04) (aged 73)
Resting placeGrand Bay Cemetery, Grand Bay, Alabama
Other namesJames P. Day, J.P. Day
OfficeCouncilman, 6th District, Dakota Territory
Term1885–1886
Political partyRepublican
Board member ofDakota Agricultural College at Brookings Board of Trustees
Spouses
  • Elizabeth Hutchman
  • Catherine "Kittie" Graham
  • Helen Chollar
Military career
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnion Army, Infantry
Years of service1862–1865
RankCorporal
UnitCompany G, 126th Illinois Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
  • Siege of Vicksburg
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