James R. Beckwith (July 18, 1857 – April 28, 1935) was an American farmer, politician, and businessman. Born in

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, Beckwith moved with his parents, in 1871, to

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and then to

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. He settled on a farm in the town of Barron in Barron County. He was also involved with the Beavers' Reserve Fund Fraternity and with the Barron Co-operative Creamery Company. He served on the Barron Town Board and was chairman of the town board. He also served as town treasurer. Beckwith also served on the school board and on the Barron County Board of Supervisors. In 1915, Beckwith served in the

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as a

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. In 1919, Beckwith sold his farm, retired and moved to

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. Beckwith died in a hospital in

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after having surgery.'Beckwith, Former Assemblyman, Dies,' Sheboygan Press, April 30, 1935, pg. 13

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