James Russell Vineyard

James Russell Vineyard (January 16, 1801  August 30, 1863) was an American Democratic politician and pioneer. He served in the California State Senate and Assembly, and earlier was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, the legislature of the Wisconsin Territory and the 7th Michigan Territorial Council (the so-called "Rump Council"). He was infamous for shooting and killing fellow Wisconsin territorial legislator Charles C. P. Arndt on the floor of the legislature.

James Russell Vineyard
Member of the California Senate
from the 2nd district
In office
January 6, 1862  August 30, 1863
Preceded byPablo de la Guerra
Succeeded byHenry Hamilton
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 9th district
In office
January 1, 1855  January 7, 1856
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Grant 4th district
In office
January 1, 1849  January 7, 1850
Preceded byArthur W. Worth
Succeeded byJeremiah E. Dodge
Member of the Council of the Wisconsin Territory from Grant County
In office
November 26, 1838  February 11, 1842
Serving with John H. Rountree
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byNelson Dewey
Personal details
Born(1801-01-16)January 16, 1801
Frankfort, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedAugust 30, 1863(1863-08-30) (aged 62)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
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