James A. Beaver
James A. Beaver | |
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Beaver pictured in La Vie 1908, Penn State yearbook | |
| 20th Governor of Pennsylvania | |
| In office January 18, 1887 – January 20, 1891 | |
| Lieutenant | William T. Davies |
| Preceded by | Robert E. Pattison |
| Succeeded by | Robert E. Pattison |
| President of the Pennsylvania State University Acting | |
| In office 1906–1908 | |
| Preceded by | George W. Atherton |
| Succeeded by | Edwin Erle Sparks |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 21, 1837 |
| Died | January 31, 1914 (aged 76) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mary McAllister |
| Children | 5 |
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James Addams Beaver (October 21, 1837 – January 31, 1914) was an American attorney, recruiter and field commander of Pennsylvania Infantry who was wounded four times during the American Civil War, and politician who served as the 20th governor of Pennsylvania from 1887 to 1891. He also served as the acting president of the Pennsylvania State University from 1906 to 1908.