James J. Pleasants | |
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3rd Secretary of State of Alabama | |
In office 1821–1824 | |
Governor | Israel Pickens |
Preceded by | Thomas A. Rodgers |
Succeeded by | James I. Thornton |
Personal details | |
Born | September 2,1797 |
Died | Unknown |
James J. Pleasants served as the third Secretary of State of Alabama from 1821 to 1824.
He was married and had eight children, [1] including the author,Julia Pleasants Creswell.
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