James B. Eustis

1834–1899 (age 65)

politician/diplomat

Biography

James B. Eustis served his nation first in the United States Senate representing Louisiana and later as minister to France, where he promoted American interests abroad during a period of rapid global change. A skilled orator and thoughtful legislator, he advocated for policies he believed would ensure economic development and national cohesion.

He returned to private life with a reputation for integrity, leaving behind a written and political legacy that reflected his lifelong engagement with diplomacy, law, and the pursuit of justice, resting now at Cave Hill Cemetery.