About James Ballantine
Lived 1855 – 1896 (aged 41). James Ballantine was an American politician.
James Ballantine (January 27, 1855 Andes, Delaware County, New York – May 4, 1896 Andes, Delaware Co., NY) was an American politician from New York.
Life He was a merchant, dealing in butter and general merchandise.
He was a trustee of the Village of Andes in 1876 and 1877; Supervisor of the Town of Andes from 1881 to 1889; a member of the New York State Assembly (Delaware Co.) in 1890; and a member of the New York State Senate (26th D.) in 1896.
He died a few days after the end of the session, on May 4, 1896, at his home in Andes, after he "was seized with a paralytic fit", and was buried at the Andes Rural Cemetery.
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Who was James Ballantine?
American politician (1855–1896)
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James Ballantine was born on 27 January 1855.
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James Ballantine died on 4 May 1896.
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James Ballantine was a politician.
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