James S. Green

James Stephen Green (February 28, 1817 – January 19, 1870) was a Democratic United States Representative and Senator from Missouri.

James S. Green
Early sketch of the Senator
United States senator from Missouri
In office January 12, 1857 – March 4, 1861
Preceded by	David Rice Atchison
Succeeded by	Waldo P. Johnson
7th Chargé d'Affaire to New Granada
In office December 19, 1853 – August 13, 1854
President	Franklin Pierce
Preceded by	Yelverton P. King
Succeeded by	James B. Bowlin
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 3rd district
In office March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1851
Preceded by	James Hugh Relfe
Succeeded by	John G. Miller
Personal details
Born	James Stephen Green (1817-02-28)February 28, 1817 Rectortown, Fauquier County, Virginia
Died	January 19, 1870(1870-01-19) (aged 52) St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Resting place	Forest Grove Cemetery, Canton, Missouri
Nationality	American
Political party	Democratic
Relations	Martin E. Green (brother)
Occupation	Politician
Profession	Law
Committees	Committee on Territories

Early life and education

Born near Rectortown in Fauquier County, Virginia, he attended the common schools and moved first to Alabama, and later to Missouri around 1838. He studied law, was admitted to the Bar in 1840, and commenced practice in Monticello, Missouri, and later Canton, Missouri, a short distance away.

Family

His brother, Martin E. Green, became a Confederate brigadier general during the American Civil War.

Political career

Green was a delegate to the State constitutional convention in 1845 and was elected as a Democrat to the 30th and 31st Congresses, serving from March 4, 1847, to March 4, 1851. He was not a candidate for renomination in 1850, and was subsequently Chargé d'Affaires to New Granada in 1853–1854.

He was appointed Minister Resident in June 1854, but did not present his credentials; he was elected to the 35th Congress, but did not take his seat, having been elected to the U.S. Senate to fill a vacancy during the term commencing March 4, 1855, where he served from January 12, 1857, to March 4, 1861. While in the Senate, he was chairman of the Committee on Territories during the 35th and 36th Congresses.

Death

Green died in St. Louis, Missouri on January 19, 1870. He is buried in the Forest Grove Cemetery in Canton. He is the namesake of the community of Greensburg, Missouri.[1]

References

1. "Knox County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved October 23, 2016.CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link)

External links

• United States Congress. "James S. Green (id: G000414)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• James S. Green at Find a Grave

Political offices
Preceded by (none)	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 3rd congressional district March 4, 1847 – March 4, 1851	Succeeded by John G. Miller
Preceded by David R. Atchison	U.S. senator (Class 3) from Missouri January 12, 1857 – March 4, 1861 Served alongside: Henry S. Geyer and Trusten Polk	Succeeded by Waldo P. Johnson
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by Yelverton P. King	United States Minister to New Granada May 24, 1853 – August 13, 1854	Succeeded by James B. Bowlin