James Morgan Humphrey (September 21, 1819 – February 9, 1899) was an American lawyer and politician who served two terms as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1865 to 1869.
Early life and education
Born in Holland, New York, Humphrey attended the common schools. Then he studied law, was admitted to the New York bar in 1847, and commenced practice in East Aurora.
Humphrey was elected as a Democrat to the 39th and 40th congresses, holding office from March 4, 1865, to March 3, 1869.
Later career and death
He was appointed to the Superior court of Buffalo, New York, in 1871 and served until January 1, 1873. Afterwards he resumed the practice of law until 1894, when he retired.