James Lawrence English was an American

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 lawyer

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 and Democratic

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 politician

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Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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, English lived in Pettis County, Missouri

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, prior to moving to Sacramento, California

Sacramento, California

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, in 1853. Shortly after his arrival, he became associated with Philip Leget Edwards

Philip Leget Edwards

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 in the Sacramento law firm

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 of Edwards and English.

English was Mayor of Sacramento in 1855, and his administration was one of unusual prosperity for the city. From 1857 to 1858, he was California State Treasurer

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. He also served as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention

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 in 1876.

James L. English died at age 76 in Sacramento. He is interred in the Sacramento Historic City Cemetery

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External links

• James L. English at the Political Graveyard
• Sacramento Masonic Lodge No. 40 - James L. English