William H. James

William H. James
Acting Governor of Nebraska
In office
June 2, 1871 – January 13, 1873
Preceded byDavid Butler
Succeeded byRobert Wilkinson Furnas
Personal details
Born(1831-10-16)October 16, 1831
DiedFebruary 1, 1920(1920-02-01) (aged 88)
PartyRepublican
ProfessionLawyer
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William Hartford James (October 16, 1831 – February 1, 1920) was a Republican Nebraska politician who served as the acting governor of Nebraska from 1871 to 1873. He was also a member of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents during his tenure as governor.