James A. Weston

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.

James Adams Weston
33rd Governor of New Hampshire
In office
June 3, 1874  June 10, 1875
Preceded byEzekiel A. Straw
Succeeded byPerson Colby Cheney
In office
June 14, 1871  June 6, 1872
Preceded byOnslow Stearns
Succeeded byEzekiel A. Straw
18th Mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire
In office
1870–1871
Preceded byIsaac W. Smith
Succeeded byPerson Colby Cheney
16th Mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire
In office
1868–1868
Preceded byJoseph B. Clark
Succeeded byIsaac W. Smith
Personal details
BornAugust 27, 1827
Manchester, New Hampshire
DiedMay 8, 1895(1895-05-08) (aged 67)
Manchester, New Hampshire
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseAnna S. Gilmore Weston
Children5
Alma materDartmouth College (honorary MA)
ProfessionCivil engineer, banker, politician
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