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James Alexander Seddon (July 13, 1815 – August 19, 1880) was an American lawyer and politician who served two terms as a Representative in the United States Congress, as a member of the Democratic Party. Seddon was appointed Confederate States Secretary of War by Jefferson Davis during the American Civil War .
Nov 21, 2012 · Two days after he replaced a passive George Randolph as the Confederate secretary of war on Nov. 22, 1862, James Seddon took a decisive step — one that, had it played out the way he wanted,...
Feb 9, 2019 · With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our father James Lawrence Seddon on February 9, 2019. Born in Toronto on February 24, 1927, dad moved to Vancouver as a teenager joining the RCAF on Sea Island.
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On returning to England, Jim Seddon became the society's Home Secretary until 1967, and a well- known pianist at the annual Keswick Convention. From 1967 to 1974 he was Rector of Hawkwell, then of Peldon and two of its Essex neighbours until his retirement to Colchester in 1980.
Jun 11, 2023 · James Alexander Seddon (July 13, 1815 – August 19, 1880) was an American lawyer and politician who served two terms in the U.S. Congress as a member of the Democrat Party. He was appointed Confederate States Secretary of War by Jefferson Davis during the American Civil War.
A Virginia aristocrat and fascinating conversationalist, Seddon was a man of dedication and will. He left his mark on southern history. Lee and Seddon were President Davis's most trusted military advisers, and the three men worked closely together.
