| 词条 | James A. Torrey |
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|image = |imagesize = | name = James A. Torrey | birth_date = {{birth date|1868|09|27}} | birth_place = Nova Scotia | death_date = {{death date and age|1954|08|14|1868|09|27}} | death_place = Beverly, Massachusetts |restingplace = | nationality = | website = | occupation = | residence = | party = Republican | spouse = | alma_mater = | title = Mayor of Beverly, Massachusetts | term_start = 1935 | term_end = 1936 | predecessor = Paul S. Eaton | successor = Daniel E. McLean | term_start2 = 1931 | term_end2 = 1932 | predecessor2 = Roy Patch | successor2 = Paul S. Eaton | title3 = Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the 2nd Essex district | term_start3 = 1929 | term_end3 = 1930 | predecessor3 = George B. Farrington | successor3 = Malcolm L. Bell }} James A. Torrey (September 27, 1868–August 14, 1954) was a Canadian-born American politician who served as Mayor of Beverly, Massachusetts and as a member of the Massachusetts General Court. Early lifeTorrey was born on September 27, 1868 in Nova Scotia.[1] He moved to the United States as a young man and settled in Beverly, Massachusetts around 1891.[2] Political careerTorrey was a member of the Beverly City Council for seven years and the Board of Alderman for three. From 1919 to 1928 he was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. From 1929 to 1930 he represented the 2nd Essex District in the Massachusetts Senate.[1] In 1930, Torrey was elected Mayor of Beverly. He defeated Matthew S. Heaphy with a plurality of 261 votes in one of the closest elections in the city's history.[3] In 1932, Torrey was defeated in his reelection bid by former Alderman Paul S. Eaton by 649 votes.[4] Two years later, Torrey won a three-way race for mayor, defeating Eaton and Daniel E. McLean with 4185 votes to McLane's 2863 and Eaton's 2419.[5] McLane defeated Torrey in the next election 5493 votes to 4493.[6] Later life and deathA blacksmith by trade, Torrey also worked in auto repair, was treasurer of Cabot Welding Co. and the Lite-Rite Manufacturing Co., and a vice president and trustee of the Beverly Savings Bank.[1][2][7] After leaving politics, Torrey continued to operate blacksmith a shop until his death on August 14, 1954 at the age of 85.[2] References1. ^1 2 {{cite book|title=Public Officials of Massachusetts 1929-30}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Torrey, James A}}2. ^1 2 {{cite news|title=James A. Torrey Twice Beverly Mayor, Legislator; Dies at 85|work=The Boston Daily Globe|date=August 15, 1954}} 3. ^{{cite news|title=Torrey Elected Mayor of Beverly Over Heaphy|work=The Boston Daily Globe|date=December 10, 1930}} 4. ^{{cite news|title=Paul F. Eaton (sic) Elected Mayor of Beverly|work=The Boston Daily Globe|date=December 14, 1932}} 5. ^{{cite news|title=Torrey, Elected Mayor, Wins Easily in Beverly|work=The Boston Daily Globe|date=December 12, 1934}} 6. ^{{cite news|title=McLean Beats Mayor Torrey|work=The Boston Daily Globe|date=December 16, 1936}} 7. ^{{cite book|title=Public Officials of Massachusetts 1927-28}} 6 : 1868 births|1954 deaths|Canadian emigrants to the United States|Massachusetts Republicans|Mayors of Beverly, Massachusetts|Members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives |
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