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James Whitcomb Autograph

James Whitcomb (December 1, 1795 – October 4, 1852) was a Democratic United States senator and the eighth governor of Indiana. As governor during the Mexican–American War, he oversaw the formation and deployment of the state's levies. He led the movement to replace the state constitution and played an important role at the convention to institute a law that prevented the government from taking loans in response the current fiscal crisis in Indiana. By skillfully guiding the state through its bankruptcy, Whitcomb is usually credited as being one of the most successful of Indiana's governors. He was elected to the United States Senate after his term as governor but died of kidney disease only three years later. More about James Whitcomb

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Current items with a signature of James Whitcomb

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thumbnailGreenfield Indiana Poet James Whitcomb Riley signed autographed 1999 book Allen-$19.99logo
thumbnailJames Whitcomb Riley American Writer - 2 Autographed Cards - Authentic! $795.00logo
James Whitcomb was born in Rochester, Vermont, on December 1, 1795, the fourth of ten children of John W. and Lydia Parmenter Whitcomb. In 1806 his family moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, where they farmed land. Whitcomb loved to read books, but his father would often discourage him from reading, believing that his son needed to take up manual labor to have a successful future. Instead, young Whitcomb taught school and attended Transylvania University in Kentucky, where he studied law and adopted many southern customs. After returning to the north, he became known for his "fastidious dress and elegant manners", and was often criticized during his life for being a fop. Whitcomb loved music, and was able to play many different instruments, but his favorite was the violin. He became well known for his talented playing and would often dance, sing, and play for friends throughout his life.

After graduating in 1819 he moved to Fayette County, Kentucky, where he was admitted to the bar and, in March 1822, began to practice law. He moved to Bloomington, Indiana, in 1824, where he continued to practice law. In Bloomington he quickly became respected in the community. Whitcomb was appointed as prosecuting attorney for Monroe County, Indiana by Governor James B. Ray and served from 1826 to 1829. His position earned him some fame in the area because of several high-profile cases that he successfully prosecuted. Read even more about James Whitcomb at Wikipedia

Traded items with a signature of James Whitcomb

The most expensive item with a signature of James Whitcomb (James Whitcomb Riley Handwritten Signed Poem) was sold in March 2024 for $499.00 while the cheapest item (James Whitcomb - United States Senator - Authentic Autographed Free Frank) found a new owner for $4.25 in January 2015. The month with the most items sold (3) was January 2014 with an average selling price of $20.02 for an autographed item of James Whitcomb. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in December 2016 with $499.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $20.02 was January 2014. In average, an autographed item from James Whitcomb is worth $71.00.

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thumbnail1900 James Whitcomb Riley Autograph Quotation Signed$100.00logo
thumbnailAutograph JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Signature on card 1894-97 Author & Poet$49.43logo
thumbnailJAMES WHITCOMB RILEY - 1890 AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED ALS - POET & AUTHOR $178.05logo
thumbnailJames Whitcomb Riley Handwritten Signed Poem$499.00logo
thumbnailJames Whitcomb Riley INK AUTOGRAPH on CARD,Nov. 12, 1897, With God's Hand.. $164.95logo
thumbnailJames Whitcomb Riley PSA/DNA Autographed Quotation Signed AQS Poet Raggedy Ann$99.99logo
thumbnailJames whitcomb riley signed book The Book of Joyous Children..also W K Bixby Sig$76.00logo
thumbnailJames Whitcomb Riley wrote Little Orphan Annie - Autographed Letter 1901 ALS$499.00logo
thumbnailPoet James Whitcomb Riley Autograph Portrait Signed Hoosier Poet RAAB COA$200.00logo
thumbnailRILEY, JAMES WHITCOMB. Two Autograph Letters Signed, to Bookman Edito... Lot 397$400.00logo