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James A. Spencer

1850–1911

United States

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James Alexander Spencer (October 23, 1850 – July 27, 1911) was an American state legislator and a leader in the Colored Catholic Congress. He represented Abbeville County, South Carolina in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1874 to 1876.

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