James Hartness | |
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| 58th Governor of Vermont | |
| In office January 6, 1921 – January 4, 1923 | |
| Lieutenant | Abram W. Foote |
| Preceded by | Percival W. Clement |
| Succeeded by | Redfield Proctor Jr. |
| Chairman of the Vermont State Board of Education | |
| In office 1915–1920 | |
| Preceded by | Guy Potter Benton |
| Succeeded by | Luther B. Johnson |
| Member of the Vermont State Board of Education | |
| In office 1914–1920 | |
| Preceded by | John Martin Thomas |
| Succeeded by | Fred A. Howland |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 3, 1861 Schenectady, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 2, 1934 (aged 72) Springfield, Vermont, U.S. |
| Resting place | Summer Hill Cemetery, Springfield, Vermont, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Lena Pond (m. 1885) |
| Children | 2 (including Helen Hartness Flanders) |
| Profession | Business executive |
James Hartness (September 3, 1861 – February 2, 1934) was an American business executive, inventor, mechanical engineer, entrepreneur, amateur astronomer, and politician who served as the 58th governor of Vermont from 1921 to 1923.