James Burns Belford

Republican Representative of Colorado's 1st district

Congresses Served

House Terms

September 28, 1837 (72 years old)

Birthday

January 10, 1910

Death

Served as a U.S. Representative from Colorado during the late 19th century.
Practiced law after being admitted to the bar in 1859.
Held various political positions, including a member of the Indiana House of Representatives and an associate justice of the supreme court for the Colorado Territory.
Elected to multiple terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, with service spanning from 1876 to 1885.
Chaired the Committee on Expenditures in the Department of the Treasury during one of his congressional terms.
Gained notoriety for defending a well-known conman and crime boss in several legal cases.
Known for his distinctive appearance, earning the nickname “Red Rooster of the Rockies.”
Married and had a daughter who became a journalist.
Died in Denver and is buried in Riverside Cemetery.