Alanson W. Beard

Alanson Wilder Beard
Massachusetts Treasurer
In office 1886–1889
Preceded by	Daniel A. Gleason
Succeeded by	George A. Marden
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
In office 1884–1885
Collector of Customs at the Port of Boston
In office April 1, 1878 – 1882
Appointed by	Rutherford B. Hayes
Preceded by	William A. Simmons
Succeeded by	Roland Worthington
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
In office 1870–1871
Personal details
Born	August 20, 1825[1] Ludlow, Vermont[1]
Died	August 27, 1900 Boston, Massachusetts
Nationality	American
Political party	Republican
Children	Charles Beard
Occupation	Clothing merchant[1]

Alanson Wilder Beard (August 20, 1825 – August 27, 1900) was an American who served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, as Collector of Customs at the Port of Boston and as the Treasurer of Massachusetts.

Early life

Beard was born to the son of James and Chloe Bartlett (Wilder) Beard on August 20, 1825, in Ludlow, Vermont.

Bibliography

• Andrews, Geo. F.: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Official Gazette State Government page 17, (1886).
• Boston Daily Globe A. W. BEARD DEAD. Twice Collector of the Port of Boston. Prominent in Civil Service Reform Movement. Born in Vermont and in Youth Taught School. Kept Country Store and Then Came to Boston. Leader in Republican Party for Many Years. page 1. (Aug 28, 1900).

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