James A. McCartney
James A. McCartney | |
|---|---|
| 19th Attorney General of Illinois | |
| In office 1881–1885 | |
| Governor | Shelby Moore Cullom, John Marshall Hamilton |
| Preceded by | James K. Edsall |
| Succeeded by | George Hunt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 14, 1835 Ireland |
| Died | May 13, 1911 (aged 76) Sherman, Texas |
| Resting place | Forest Home Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Eunice Lindsley |
| Children | 3 |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861-1862 1862-1865 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 17th Illinois Infantry Regiment 112th Illinois Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
James A. McCartney (1835–1911) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 19th Attorney General of Illinois from 1881 to 1885.