James Stevens (New York politician)

James Stevens (May 9, 1836 in Rome, Oneida County, New York – June 14, 1912) was an American politician from New York.

Life

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He was the son of Samuel B. Stevens (1805–1884) and Elizabeth (Tibbits) Stevens (1810–1896). He engaged in the forwarding business.

He was President of the Village of Rome from 1867 to 1868; a member of the New York State Assembly (Oneida Co., 3rd D.) in 1868 and 1869; a member of the New York State Senate (22nd D.) in 1880 and 1881; and Mayor of Rome from 1887 to 1891.

He died on June 14, 1912, and was buried at the Rome Cemetery.

Sources

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New York State Assembly
Preceded by New York State Assembly
Oneida County, 3rd District

1868–1869
Succeeded by
New York State Senate
Preceded by New York State Senate
22nd District

1880–1881
Succeeded by