| James Benton Grant | |
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| 3rd Governor of the State of Colorado | |
| In office 1883–1885 |
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| Lieutenant | None |
| Preceded by | Frederick W. Pitkin |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin H. Eaton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 2, 1848 Russell County, Alabama |
| Died | November 1, 1911 (aged 63) Excelsior Springs, Missouri |
| Political party | Democratic |
James Benton Grant (January 2, 1848 – November 1, 1911) was an American mining engineer and the third Governor of Colorado from 1883 to 1885. He was born in Russell County, Alabama and died in Excelsior Springs, Missouri.
He briefly attended Cornell University. He was also the first Democratic governor of Colorado.
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| Preceded by Frederick Walker Pitkin |
Governor of Colorado 1883-1885 |
Succeeded by Benjamin Harrison Eaton |
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