James Westcott III
James Diament Westcott, III (May 1, 1838, or June 18, 1838 – April 29, 1887), also known as James Diament Westcott, Jr., was an American politician from the state of Florida who served as the 19th Justice of the Florida Supreme Court.
James Diament Westcott III | |
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| Justice of the Supreme Court of Florida | |
| In office July 1868 – January 1885 | |
| Appointed by | Harrison Reed |
| Preceded by | Samuel J. Douglas |
| Succeeded by | George P. Raney |
| 7th Florida Attorney General | |
| In office July 4, 1868 – July 1868 | |
| Governor | Harrison Reed |
| Preceded by | John B. Galbraith |
| Succeeded by | A. R. Meek |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the Leon district | |
| In office 1866–1866 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 1, 1839 or June 18, 1839 Tallahassee, Florida Territory |
| Died | April 29, 1887 (aged 47) Tallahassee, Florida |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | West Florida Seminary |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1864 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands | 1st Florida Infantry Regiment Magnolia Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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