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James Campbell Cantrill

James Campbell Cantrill served as a representative for Kentucky (1909-1925).

  • Democratic
  • Kentucky
  • District 7
  • Former
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Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Kentucky

Representing constituents across the Kentucky delegation.

District District 7

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1909-1925

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

James Campbell Cantrill (born July 9, 1870) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Kentucky. Representing Kentucky’s 7th Congressional District, he served as a federal legislator during the early twentieth century and was affiliated with the Democratic Party throughout his tenure in Congress.

Cantrill entered the U.S. House of Representatives on March 15, 1909, and served continuously until March 3, 1925. Over the course of these years, he completed eight terms in office as a representative. During this period, he was part of Kentucky’s congressional delegation, contributing to the legislative work of the House as a historical member of Congress.

James Campbell Cantrill left office as a former representative after his service ended in 1925. His congressional career, spanning from 1909 to 1925, established him as a long-serving Democratic representative for Kentucky’s 7th District.

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