James Walter Elder
James Walter Elder (October 5, 1882 – December 16, 1941) was an American lawyer and politician who served one-term as a United States Representative for Louisiana's 5th congressional district from 1913 to 1915.
James W. Elder | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 5th district | |
| In office March 4, 1913 – March 3, 1915 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph E. Ransdell |
| Succeeded by | Riley J. Wilson |
| State Representative from Catahoula Parish | |
| In office 1900–1904 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Breithaupt |
| Succeeded by | E. B. Cottingham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Walter Elder October 5, 1882 Grand Prairie, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | December 16, 1941 (aged 59) Ruston, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Resting place | Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston, Louisiana |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Ruston, Louisiana |
| Alma mater | Baylor University |
| Occupation | Attorney |
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