Mason, James B., 179?-1840.

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Shopkeeper, livery and hotel operator, plantation owner, military officer.

James Mason was probably a native of Rhode Island. He was a businessman in Jacksonville and a plantation owner. Mason was also an officer in the militia during the Second Seminole War. He served in the territorial legislature in 1840, and was killed in combat in June of 1840.

From the description of Letters, 1833-1848, bulk 1833-1840. (University of Florida). WorldCat record id: 49806420

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Jacksonville (Fla.)
Florida--Jacksonville
Tallahassee (Fla.)
Florida
Leon--12072
Duval--12031
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Armed Forces
Armed Forces
Business enterprises
Businessmen
Businessmen
Seminole War, 2nd, 1835-1842
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Birth 0179

Death 1840

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