James J. Myers

James Jefferson Myers (November 20, 1842 – April 13, 1915) was a U.S. lawyer and politician who served as the Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives^[1] from 1900 to 1903.^[3]

James J. Myers
Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[1]
In office 1900–1903
Preceded by	John L. Bates
Succeeded by	Louis A. Frothingham
Personal details
Born	(1842-11-20)November 20, 1842 Frewsburg, New York, U.S.
Died	April 13, 1915(1915-04-13) (aged 72) Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.
Political party	Republican[2]
Alma mater	Harvard College, 1869; Harvard Law School[2]
Profession	Lawyer[2]
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Early life and education

Myers was born on his family's farm near Frewsberg, New York, he descended from Dutch and English ancestry.^[2] Myers graduated from Harvard College in 1869, and from Harvard Law School in 1872.^[2]

He died at his home in Cambridge on April 13, 1915.^[4]

See also

• 121st Massachusetts General Court (1900)
• 122nd Massachusetts General Court (1901)
• 123rd Massachusetts General Court (1902)
• 124th Massachusetts General Court (1903)