James L. F. Cottrell

James La Fayette Cottrell (August 25, 1808 – September 7, 1885) was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.

Born near King William, Virginia, Cottrell completed preparatory studies.

Cottrell was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-ninth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of William L. Yancey and served from December 7, 1846, to March 3, 1847.

He was appointed collector of customs at Cedar Keys, Florida, and served until his death in that city September 7, 1885.

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