James Black | |
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| 3rd Chairman of the Prohibition Party | |
| In office 1876–1880 | |
| Preceded by | Simeon B. Chase |
| Succeeded by | Gideon T. Stewart |
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| Born | July 23, 1823 Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | December 16, 1893 (aged 70) Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Prohibition |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic Party (before 1854) Republican Party (1854-1869) |
| Spouse | Eliza Murray |
| Children | 6 |
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James Black (September 23, 1823 – December 16, 1893) was an American temperance movement activist and a founder of the Prohibition Party. Black served as the first presidential nominee of the Prohibition Party during the 1872 presidential election.