James A. Weston
American politician (1827–1895) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James Adams Weston (August 27, 1827 – May 8, 1895) was a civil engineer, banker, and an American politician from Manchester, New Hampshire, who served as mayor of Manchester for several terms and was the 33rd governor of New Hampshire.
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James Adams Weston | |
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33rd Governor of New Hampshire | |
In office June 3, 1874 – June 10, 1875 | |
Preceded by | Ezekiel A. Straw |
Succeeded by | Person Colby Cheney |
In office June 14, 1871 – June 6, 1872 | |
Preceded by | Onslow Stearns |
Succeeded by | Ezekiel A. Straw |
18th Mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire | |
In office 1870–1871 | |
Preceded by | Isaac W. Smith |
Succeeded by | Person Colby Cheney |
16th Mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire | |
In office 1868–1868 | |
Preceded by | Joseph B. Clark |
Succeeded by | Isaac W. Smith |
Personal details | |
Born | August 27, 1827 Manchester, New Hampshire |
Died | May 8, 1895(1895-05-08) (aged 67) Manchester, New Hampshire |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Anna S. Gilmore Weston |
Children | 5 |
Alma mater | Dartmouth College (honorary MA) |
Profession | Civil engineer, banker, politician |
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