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 Ludlow, Vermont
Died	August 27, 1900 Boston, Massachusetts
Nationality	American
Political party	Republican
Children	Charles Beard
Occupation	Clothing merchant

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).

Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by Daniel A. Gleason	Massachusetts Treasurer 1886-1889	Succeeded by George A. Marden
Party political offices
Preceded by	Member of the Massachusetts Republican Party Central Committee 1864-1866	Succeeded by
Preceded by	Massachusetts Republican Party State Committee Chairman 1875-1876	Succeeded by
Preceded by	Member of the Massachusetts Republican Party Central Committee 1883-1884	Succeeded by
Preceded by	Massachusetts Republican Party State Committee Chairman 1884-1884	Succeeded by