Hartness, J. A. (James Alexander), 1863-1934

James Hartness, a native of Iredell County, leading Democrat and practicing attorney, was a member of the North Carolina General Assembly (1897), clerk of the Superior Court for Iredell County (1898-1928), and North Carolina Secretary of State (1928-1933). He was a member of the State Democratic Executive Committee, a leading advocate of prohibition, and founder and editor of the "Statesville Mascot."

From the description of James A. Hartness papers, 1932-1933 [manuscript]. (East Carolina University). WorldCat record id: 40892998