James W. Grimes
James Wilson Grimes | |
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Governor of Iowa | |
| In office December 9, 1854 – January 13, 1858 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen P. Hempstead |
| Succeeded by | Ralph P. Lowe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 20, 1816 Deering, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Died | February 7, 1872 (aged 55) Burlington, Iowa, U.S. |
| Resting place | Aspen Grove Cemetery |
| Political party | Whig, Republican |
| Alma mater | Dartmouth College |
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James Wilson Grimes (October 20, 1816 – February 7, 1872) was an American politician, serving as the
Biography
Born in Deering, New Hampshire, Grimes graduated from Hampton Academy and attended Dartmouth College. He studied law, moved west and commenced practice in a settlement in 'Black Hawk Purchase', Wisconsin Territory, that was later incorporated as Burlington, Iowa. He also farmed.
Political Career
Grimes served as a member of the
U.S. Senate
Grimes was elected as a Republican to the U.S. Senate in 1859 and reelected in 1865. He served in the Senate from March 4, 1859, until December 6, 1869, when he resigned due to ill health.
In the Senate, he served as chairman of the
In 1861, Grimes was a member of the
During President
In 1869, after suffering a stroke, Grimes formally resigned from the Senate on December 6, 1869.[6]
Death and legacy
Grimes died in Burlington on February 7, 1872, aged 55. He is buried in the Aspen Grove Cemetery in Burlington.[7]
The plot of land that his home was once located on is now home to an elementary school that bears his name.[citation needed]
The town of Grimes, Iowa, is named for Grimes,[8] as well as the Grimes State Office Building in Des Moines.[9]: 206
References
- ^ Cyrenus Cole, "A History of the People of Iowa," pp. 310-12 (Torch Press 1921).
- ^ "History and Timeline of the Medal of Honor". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
- ^ "The Trial of Andrew Johnson, 1868".
- ^ a b David O. Stewart, Impeached: The Trial of President Andrew Johnson and the Fight for Lincoln's Legacy (2009), pp. 240-249, 284-299.
- ^ "Senate Journal. 40th Cong., 2nd sess., 16 / 26 May 1868, 943–51". A Century of Lawmaking for a New Nation: U.S. Congressional Documents and Debates, 1774–1875. Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
- JSTOR 27551191. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
- ^ "Bioguide Search|GRIMES, James Wilson". bioguide.congress.gov. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
- ^ "Our Community | City of Grimes, IA". www.grimesiowa.gov. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
- ^ Pratt, LeRoy G. (October 1, 1975). "Discovering Historic Iowa -- American Revolution Bicentennial Edition" (PDF). eric.ed.gov. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
External links
- United States Congress. "James W. Grimes (id: G000475)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.. Includes Guide to Research Collections where his papers are located.
- Brief bio of James Grimes from Spartacus Educational.