William H. James
William H. James | |
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Governor of Nebraska | |
| In office June 2, 1871 – January 13, 1873 | |
| Preceded by | David Butler |
| Succeeded by | Robert Wilkinson Furnas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 16, 1831 Marion, Ohio |
| Died | February 1, 1920 (aged 88) Colfax, Washington |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Lawyer |
William Hartford James (October 16, 1831 – February 1, 1920) was a
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Board of Regents during his tenure as governor.
James was born at
Sergeant Bluff to start his own legal practice. He married Louisa Epler and they had four children.[2]
Career
In 1857, James moved to Nebraska and staked a homestead claim in
Governor of Nebraska until January 13, 1873.[3] He was a member of the University of Nebraska board of regents from 1871 to 1873.[4]
Later life
After serving out his term as acting governor, James returned to his legal practice. In 1877, he was appointed register of the Colfax, Washington, Land Office. He held that position until his death in 1920. He is interred in Colfax, Washington.[5]
References
- ISBN 9780403098347. Retrieved September 16, 2012.
- ^ "William H. James". National Governors Association. Retrieved September 16, 2012.
- ^ "William H. James". World Trade Press. Retrieved September 16, 2012.
- ^ "William H. James". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved September 16, 2012.
- ^ "William H. James". National Governors Association. Retrieved September 16, 2012.
External links
- "James, William Hartford". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 3, 2006.
- William H. James papersNebraska State Historical Society
- The Encyclopedia of Nebraska
- World Trade Press
- National Governors Association
- William H. James at Find a Grave
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