James P. Latta

Background

Latta, James P. was born on October 31, 1844 in Ashland, Ohio, United States. Son of John and Mary (White) Latta.

Education

Removed with parents to Eastern Iowa at 2 years of age. District school education.

Career

Took up homestead in Nebraska, 1863, and engaged in farming and stock raising. Organized private bank at Tekamah, Nebraska 1880. Organized, 1890, and president First National Bank of Tekamah.

Achievements

• James P. Latta has been listed as a noteworthy congressman by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Nebraska House of Representatives, 1887, Senate, 1907. Member 61st Congress (1909-1911), 3d Nebraska District Democrat Episcopalian.

Connections

Married Libbie Jonas, December 29, 1870.

Father:

John Latta

Mother:

Mary (White) Latta

Spouse:

Libbie Jonas