James Harper Godman | |
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| 11th Ohio State Auditor | |
| In office January 11, 1864 – January 8, 1872 | |
| Governor | John Brough Charles Anderson Jacob Dolson Cox Rutherford B. Hayes |
| Preceded by | Oviatt Cole |
| Succeeded by | James Williams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 19, 1808 Berkeley County, Virginia, US |
| Died | October 4, 1891 (aged 82) Marion, Ohio, US |
| Resting place | Marion Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Union Army |
| Years of service | April 25, 1861-July 28, 1863 |
| Rank | Colonel Bvt. Brigadier General |
| Commands | 4th Ohio Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
James Harper Godman (October 19, 1808 – October 4, 1891) was a Republican politician in the U.S. State of Ohio who was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives and Ohio Senate, and was Ohio State Auditor for eight years, (1864–1872). He was also a Union Army soldier in the American Civil War.