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James M. Hanks
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Arkansas's 1st district
In office March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1873
Preceded by	Logan H. Roots
Succeeded by	Asa Hodges
Personal details
Born	James Millander Hanks (1833-02-12)February 12, 1833 Helena, Arkansas, U.S.
Died	May 24, 1909(1909-05-24) (aged 76) Helena, Arkansas, U.S.
Resting place	Maple Hill Cemetery
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	University of Louisville

James Millander Hanks (February 12, 1833 – May 24, 1909) was an American lawyer, jurist and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from Arkansas from 1871 to 1873.

He was a slaveholder.

Early life and education

Born in Helena, Arkansas, Hanks attended the public schools, the college at New Albany, Indiana, and Jackson College, Columbia, Tennessee. He studied law. He graduated from the University of Louisville in 1855.

Legal career

He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Helena. He owned slaves. He served as judge of the first judicial district of Arkansas 1864–1868.

Congress

Hanks was elected as a Democrat to the 42nd United States Congress (March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1873). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1872.

Later career and death

After leaving Congress, he engaged in agricultural pursuits.

He died in Helena, Arkansas and was interred in Maple Hill Cemetery.

References

1. "Congress slaveowners", The Washington Post, January 19, 2022, retrieved July 14, 2022

• United States Congress. "James M. Hanks (id: H000157)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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