James Walter Elder (October 5, 1882 - December 16, 1941) was a United States Representative from Louisiana. He was born in Grand Prairie, Texas. He attended the public schools, and Baylor University, Waco, Texas 1895-1901. Later, he studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1903, and commenced practice in Farmerville, the seat of Union Parish. Elder served as mayor of Farmerville before he moved to Monroe and continued the practice of his profession.
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