James G. Field

James Field
Attorney General of Virginia
In office August 29, 1877 – January 1, 1882
Governor	James L. Kemper Frederick W. M. Holliday
Preceded by	Raleigh Daniel
Succeeded by	Frank S. Blair
Personal details
Born	James Gaven Field (1826-02-24)February 24, 1826 Walnut, Virginia, U.S.
Died	October 12, 1901(1901-10-12) (aged 75) Gordonsville, Virginia, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Other political affiliations	Populist Conservative
Spouse(s)	Frances E. Cowherd Elizabeth R. Logwood
Children	5
Parents	Lewis Yancy Field (father) Maria Duncan (mother)
Relatives	John Field
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Military service
Allegiance	Confederate States of America
Branch/service	Confederate States Army
Years of service	1861-1865
Rank	Major
Unit	13th Virginia Infantry
Battles/wars	American Civil War First Battle of Manassas Jackson's Valley campaign Battle of Gaines' Mill Battle of Cedar Mountain

James Gaven Field (February 24, 1826 – October 12, 1901) was an American politician in California and Virginia, who was also a businessman, government clerk, and Confederate major. He became the Attorney General of Virginia and the vice presidential nominee of the Populist Party during the 1892 presidential election.