James Fagan (farmer-politician)

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.

This article is about the 19th century Wisconsin farmer and politician. For other people with the same name, see James Fagan.
James Fagan
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office
January 5, 1857 – January 4, 1858
Preceded byDistrict established
Succeeded byCharles W. Detmering
ConstituencyWashington 3rd district
In office
January 1, 1849 – January 7, 1850
Preceded byBenjamin H. Mooers
Succeeded byEugene S. Turner
ConstituencyWashington 2nd district
Personal details
Born(1806-07-04)July 4, 1806
County Westmeath, Ireland, UK
DiedFebruary 11, 1868(1868-02-11) (aged 61)
Jackson, Washington County, Wisconsin, U.S.
Cause of deathCancer
Resting placeSaint Francis Borgia Catholic Cemetery, Cedarburg, Wisconsin
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Anna Monaghan
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(m. 1842)​
Children5
OccupationFarmer
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