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Alanson W. Beard
American politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alanson Wilder Beard (August 20, 1825 – August 27, 1900) was an American who served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, as Collector of Customs at the Port of Boston and as the Treasurer of Massachusetts.
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Alanson Wilder Beard | |
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Massachusetts Treasurer | |
In office 1886–1889 | |
Governor | George D. Robinson Oliver Ames |
Preceded by | Daniel A. Gleason |
Succeeded by | George A. Marden |
Chairperson of the Massachusetts Republican Party | |
In office 1885–1886 | |
Preceded by | Edward Avery |
Succeeded by | J. Henry Gould |
In office 1876–1878 | |
Preceded by | George B. Loring |
Succeeded by | Adin Thayer |
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
In office 1884–1885 | |
Collector of Customs at the Port of Boston | |
In office 1890–1894 | |
Appointed by | Benjamin Harrison |
Preceded by | Leverett Saltonstall |
Succeeded by | Winslow Warren |
In office 1878–1882 | |
Appointed by | Rutherford B. Hayes |
Preceded by | William A. Simmons |
Succeeded by | Roland Worthington |
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
In office 1870–1871 | |
Personal details | |
Born | August 20, 1825[1] Ludlow, Vermont[1] |
Died | August 27, 1900 (1900-08-28) (aged 75) Boston, Massachusetts |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Children | Charles Beard |
Occupation | Clothing merchant[1] |
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