Edward McGarry (Wisconsin politician)
Edward McGarry (July 5, 1817 – May 17, 1899) was an Irish American immigrant, house painter, and Democratic politician, and a pioneer settler of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He served as the 4th Wisconsin prison commissioner (at that time an elected position), and represented Milwaukee County for five years in the Wisconsin State Senate and State Assembly.
Edward McGarry | |
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| 4th Prison Commissioner of Wisconsin | |
| In office January 7, 1856 – January 4, 1858 | |
| Governor | William A. Barstow Arthur MacArthur Sr. Coles Bashford |
| Preceded by | Argalus Starks |
| Succeeded by | Edward M. McGraw |
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 6th district | |
| In office January 2, 1854 – January 7, 1856 | |
| Preceded by | Duncan Reed |
| Succeeded by | Edward O'Neill |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Milwaukee 8th district | |
| In office January 4, 1864 – January 2, 1865 | |
| Preceded by | Edward Collins |
| Succeeded by | John W. Weiler |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Milwaukee 3rd district | |
| In office January 3, 1853 – January 2, 1854 | |
| Preceded by | Wallace W. Graham |
| Succeeded by | Edward O'Neill |
| In office January 7, 1850 – January 6, 1851 | |
| Preceded by | Julius White |
| Succeeded by | John L. Doran |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 5, 1817 County Down, Ireland, UK |
| Died | May 17, 1899 (aged 81) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Calvary Cemetery, Milwaukee |
| Political party | Democratic |
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