John Fletcher Little

John Fletcher Little

John Fletcher Little ((1846-11-12)November 12, 1846 – ({{{1}}}--{{{3}}}), ) was a prominent American lawyer and politician. He served as a United States Representative from Arkansas from 1891 to 1895.

Early Life and Education

Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, Little attended the common schools and later graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1868. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1870, commencing practice in Little Rock.

Political Career

Little was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-second and Fifty-third Congresses (March 4, 1891 – March 3, 1895). He served as chairman of the Committee on Expenditures in the Department of Justice (Fifty-third Congress). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1894.

Later Life and Death

After his term in Congress, Little resumed the practice of law in Little Rock. He served as president of the Arkansas Bar Association from 1901 to 1902. He died in Little Rock on March 27, 1923, and was interred in Mount Holly Cemetery.

Legacy

Little's contributions to the legal profession and his service in Congress left a lasting impact on Arkansas and the nation. His leadership in the Arkansas Bar Association helped shape the legal landscape of the state.

See Also

• List of United States Representatives from Arkansas
• Democratic Party (United States)

External Links

• Biographical Directory of the United States Congress