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James McDonough

House 1893-94 (District 24)

Party when first elected:  Democratic

Counties Served:  Dakota

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 1/6/1829
Birth Place:
Birth County: Galway
Birth Country: Ireland
Date of Death: ??/??/1925
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Rosemount
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Government: Rosemount, Minnesota (Town Supervisor, 18 years); 18?? to 18??
School Board/Administration: Rosemount, Minnesota (School District Director, 12 years); 18?? to 18??
Military: 2nd Minnesota Cavalry Volunteers, Company F (Private); 186? to 12/02/1865

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Dakota County, Minnesota in 1855.

Total Days Served: 735

SESSIONS SERVED

28th Legislative Session (1893-1894)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1893
Body: House
District: 24
Elected: 11/8/1892
Residence: Rosemount
Term of Office: 1/2/1893 to 1/6/1895
Oath Date: 1/3/1893
Counties Represented: Dakota
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Democratic
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Mines and Minerals
  • State Public Schools