James B. Pearsall
American politician and military officer
About James B. Pearsall
Lived 1827 – 1916 (aged 88).
James Buchanan Pearsall (March 14, 1827 – January 20, 1916) was an American politician and military officer from New York. He served as a member of the New York State Assembly from 1869 to 1870, representing Queens County's 1st District.
Early life Pearsall was born on March 14, 1827, in Glen Cove, New York, the son of Thomas Pearsall. He was baptized at the Episcopal Church in Glen Cove on September 4, 1842. The bill ultimately failed in the Senate.
Pearsall was a general, and was known for his involvement in politics and his close association with Samuel J. Tilden, the Democratic candidate for president in 1876. According to one account, Tilden "leaned heavily upon Gen. James B. Pearsall" during the campaign and the subsequent electoral commission.
Death Pearsall died on January 20, 1916, in Glen Cove, New York. He was buried in the Episcopal Churchyard in Glen Cove.
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American politician and military officer (1827–1916)
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James B. Pearsall was born on 14 March 1827.
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James B. Pearsall died on 20 January 1916.
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