James W. Husted (speaker)

James William Husted (October 31, 1833 – September 25, 1892) was an American lawyer and politician, elected six times as Speaker of the New York State Assembly during his 22 years of service there. During his political career, he became known as the "Bald Eagle of Westchester".

James William Husted I
Born(1833-10-31)October 31, 1833
Bedford, New York
DiedSeptember 25, 1892(1892-09-25) (aged 58)
Peekskill, New York
EducationYale College (1854)
ChildrenJames William Husted II
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