James W. Grimes
James Wilson Grimes (October 20, 1816 – February 7, 1872) was an American politician, serving as the third Governor of Iowa and a United States Senator from Iowa.
James Wilson Grimes | |
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| United States Senator from Iowa | |
| In office March 4, 1859 – December 6, 1869 | |
| Preceded by | George Wallace Jones |
| Succeeded by | James B. Howell |
| 3rd Governor of Iowa | |
| In office December 9, 1854 – January 13, 1858 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen P. Hempstead |
| Succeeded by | Ralph P. Lowe |
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| Born | October 20, 1816 Deering, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Died | February 7, 1872 (aged 55) Burlington, Iowa, U.S. |
| Resting place | Aspen Grove Cemetery |
| Political party | Whig, Republican |
| Alma mater | Dartmouth College |
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