Background
Eustis, James Biddle was born on August 21, 1834 in New Orleans. Son of Judge George and Clarisse (Allain) Eustis.
Eustis, James Biddle was born on August 21, 1834 in New Orleans. Son of Judge George and Clarisse (Allain) Eustis.
Bachelor of Laws, Harvard Law School, 1854.
Admitted to Louisiana bar, 1856. Served as judge advisory Confederate Army on General Margruder’s staff, 1861, General J. East. Johnston’s staff, 1862-1865. Member Louisiana Legislature, 1866.
Leader Louisiana Democratic Party.
Member Louisiana Senate, 1874. Member United States Senate from Louisiana, January 1876-1879, 85-91.
Professor civil law, lecturer Tulane University, New Orleans, 1879-1884. United States ambassador to France, 1892.
Later member Tammany Hall, New York City.
Practiced law.
Member Louisiana Legislature, 1866. Member Louisiana Senate, 1874. Member United States Senate from Louisiana, January 1876-1879, 85-91.
Married Ellen Buckner, September 3, 1857, 7 children.