James Fagan (farmer-politician)
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James Fagan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office January 5, 1857 – January 4, 1858 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | Charles W. Detmering |
| Constituency | Washington 3rd district |
| In office January 1, 1849 – January 7, 1850 | |
| Preceded by | Benjamin H. Mooers |
| Succeeded by | Eugene S. Turner |
| Constituency | Washington 2nd district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 4, 1806 |
| Died | February 11, 1868 (aged 61) |
| Cause of death | Cancer |
| Resting place | Saint Francis Borgia Catholic Cemetery, Cedarburg, Wisconsin |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Anna Monaghan (m. 1842) |
| Children | 5 |
| Occupation | Farmer |
James Fagan (July 4, 1806 – February 11, 1868) was an Irish American immigrant, farmer, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Washington County during the 1849 and 1857 sessions. He earlier served as a delegate to Wisconsin's second constitutional convention, which produced the Constitution of Wisconsin.[1]
Fagan was born July 4, 1806, in County Westmeath in Ireland, and became a farmer. In 1837 he emigrated to the United States, settling in Orange County, New York, and was soon followed by his younger brother Thomas. James worked as a night watchman, and married Anna Monahan in 1842. They had their first of five sons before moving to Wisconsin Territory in 1844. He bought 280 acres of land in Section 26 of Jackson. His brother Thomas soon followed, and settled nearby.[2]