James Coats Auchincloss

Republican Representative of New Jersey's 3rd district

  • Representative

    New Jersey, district 3

    January 9, 1963 - January 3, 1965

11

Congresses Served

11

House Terms

January 1, 1885 (91 years old)

Birthday

January 1, 1976

Death

  • Served as a U.S. Congressman from 1943 to 1965, representing a district in New Jersey.
  • Engaged in financial and stock brokerage prior to his political career, including a significant role at the New York Stock Exchange.
  • Held various positions in local government, including borough council member and mayor of Rumson, New Jersey.
  • Participated in military service during World War I as a captain in Military Intelligence.
  • Voted in favor of key civil rights legislation during his time in Congress.
  • Founded the Capitol Hill Club in Washington, D.C., in 1951.
  • Married twice, first to Lee Frances Alexander and later to Vera Rogers Brown.
  • Had two children, both of whom pursued careers in various fields.
  • Passed away in 1976 at the age of 91.