James Plummer Day
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James Plummer Day (August 2, 1831 – October 4, 1905) was an American farmer, agricultural science and education advocate, and Dakota territorial politician. He served as a Councilman for the 16th Dakota Territorial Council in 1885, was a board member and president of the Dakota Agricultural College Board of Trustees, and was an American Civil War veteran.
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Born | (1831-08-02)August 2, 1831 |
Died | October 4, 1904(1904-10-04) (aged 73) Grand Bay, Alabama, U.S. |
Resting place | Grand Bay Cemetery, Grand Bay, Alabama |
Other names | James P. Day, J.P. Day |
Office | Councilman, 6th District, Dakota Territory |
Term | 1885–1886 |
Political party | Republican |
Board member of | Dakota Agricultural College at Brookings Board of Trustees |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | Union Army, Infantry |
Years of service | 1862–1865 |
Rank | Corporal |
Unit | Company G, 126th Illinois Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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