James S. Truman

James Steele Truman (August 24, 1874 – July 1957) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.

Life

He was born on August 24, 1874, in Owego, Tioga County, New York, the son of Gilbert T. Truman (born 1850) and Alice T. (Steele) Truman (born 1852). He graduated from Cornell University as Ph.B. in 1896, and LL.B. in 1898.[1] Then he practiced law in Owego. In 1903, he married Nina Ruth Rich (1881–1930).

Truman was a member of the New York State Senate (41st D.) from 1925 to 1928, sitting in the 148th, 149th, 150th and 151st New York State Legislature.

After the death of his first wife, he married Mildred Faulkner (1897–1983).

He died in July 1957; and was buried at the Evergreen Cemetery in Owego.

References

  1. The History of the Treman, Tremaine, Truman Family in America by Ebenezer Mack Treman & Murray E. Poole (Ithaca NY, 1901; pg. 266)

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New York State Senate
Preceded by
Seymour Lowman
New York State Senate
41st District

1925–1928
Succeeded by
Frank A. Frost
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