James Buchanan (June 17, 1839 - October 30, 1900) was a U.S. Representative from New Jersey. Born in Ringoes, New Jersey, Buchanan attended the public schools and Clinton Academy. He studied law at Albany University. He was admitted to the bar in 1864 and commenced practice in Trenton, New Jersey. Reading clerk of the New Jersey General Assembly in 1866. He served as member of the Trenton Board of Education in 1868 and 1869. Presiding judge of Mercer County 1872-1877. Wikipedia
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