James Sheakley

James Sheakley (April 24, 1829  December 10, 1917) was an American Democratic politician who was the Governor of the District of Alaska from 1893 to 1897. He was also a member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania from 1875 to 1877.

James Sheakley
4th Governor of District of Alaska
In office
August 29, 1893  July 15, 1897
Nominated byGrover Cleveland
Preceded byLyman Enos Knapp
Succeeded byJohn Green Brady
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 26th district
In office
March 4, 1875  March 4, 1877
Preceded byCharles Albright,
Glenni W. Scofield,
Lemuel Todd
Succeeded byJohn M. Thompson
Personal details
Born(1829-04-24)April 24, 1829
Sheakleyville, Pennsylvania
DiedDecember 10, 1917(1917-12-10) (aged 88)
Greenville, Pennsylvania
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseLydia Long
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