James Hartness
American engineer and Vermont politician (1861–1934) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James Hartness (September 3, 1861 – February 2, 1934) was an American business executive, inventor, mechanical engineer, entrepreneur, amateur astronomer, and politician who served as the 58th governor of Vermont from 1921 to 1923.
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James Hartness | |
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58th Governor of Vermont | |
In office January 6, 1921 – January 4, 1923 | |
Lieutenant | Abram W. Foote |
Preceded by | Percival W. Clement |
Succeeded by | Redfield Proctor Jr. |
Chairman of the Vermont State Board of Education | |
In office 1915–1920 | |
Preceded by | Guy Potter Benton |
Succeeded by | Luther B. Johnson |
Member of the Vermont State Board of Education | |
In office 1914–1920 | |
Preceded by | John Martin Thomas |
Succeeded by | Fred A. Howland |
Personal details | |
Born | (1861-09-03)September 3, 1861 Schenectady, New York, U.S. |
Died | February 2, 1934(1934-02-02) (aged 72) Springfield, Vermont, U.S. |
Resting place | Summer Hill Cemetery, Springfield, Vermont, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Lena Pond (m. 1885) |
Children | 2 (including Helen Hartness Flanders) |
Profession | Business executive |
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