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James A. Beaver
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| James A. Beaver | |
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| In office January 18, 1887 – January 20, 1891 |
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| Lieutenant(s) | William T. Davies |
| Preceded by | Robert Emory Pattison |
| Succeeded by | Robert Emory Pattison |
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Acting President of the Pennsylvania State University
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| In office 1906 – 1908 |
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| Preceded by | George W. Atherton |
| Succeeded by | Edwin Erle Sparks |
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| Born | October 21, 1837 |
| Died | January 31, 1914 (aged 76) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Attorney |
James Addams Beaver (21 October 1837–31 January 1914) was an American politician who served as Governor of Pennsylvania from 1887 to 1891.
Beaver, an attorney, served in the Union army during the American Civil War and rose to command the 148th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers. He was wounded at the Second Battle of Ream's Station, in 1864, an injury that resulted his amputation of his right leg.
Following the war, Beaver pursued his law career, declining offers to run for public office until 1881 (including a spot as vice president on James Garfield's Republican ticket). He lost to Robert Pattison, but, because the new state constitution of 1874 prohibited governors from serving multiple consecutive terms, Beaver ran again and served as governor for the four years between Pattison's two non-consecutive terms. In 1895, he was appointed as one of the judges of the first state Superior Court, and office he held until his death in 1914.
Beaver Stadium, located on the campus of Pennsylvania State University is named in his honor.
- General James A. Beaver Monument
- Penn State Presidents
- Governors of Pennsylvania (Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission)
| Preceded by Robert Emory Pattison |
Governor of Pennsylvania 1887–1891 |
Succeeded by Robert Emory Pattison |
| Preceded by George W. Atherton |
President of the Pennsylvania State University 1906 – 1908 |
Succeeded by Edwin Erle Sparks |
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