James H. Whitlock

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James Henry Whitlock (May 15, 1829 - July 11, 1901) [1] served in the California legislature and during the American Civil War he served in the US Army. [2]

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References

  1. "Major James Henry Whitlock" (PDF). PLUMAS COUNTY MUSEUM ASSOCIATION, INC. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
  2. Vassar, Alexander C. (2011). Legislators of California (PDF). Retrieved 23 November 2016.