Legislator Details
James McMahon
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 37
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 4/4/1819
City:
County: County Clare, Ireland
Country: Ireland
Death
Date: 7/10/1885
City: Ann Arbor, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 7/11/1885
City: Ann Arbor, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Forest Hiil Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Frances H. Cooper; children: Kate, James, jr., Waled, John A. and Margaret Sarah (Pomeroy)
Number of Children: 5
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: miller, lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended school in Ireland
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Andrew and M. McMahon. He served as county clerk for 4 years, draft commissioner for 2 years, circuit court commissioner for 2 years and justice of the peace for 20 years.
Notable Facts:
A Whig before joining the Republican Party
Sessions Served:
Twentieth Legislature, 1859-1860
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: State Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Ann Arbor
County of Residence Washtenaw
District: Washtenaw 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/2/1858
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1859
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Nineteenth Legislature, 1857-1858
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: State Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Ann Arbor
County of Residence Washtenaw
District: Washtenaw 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/4/1856
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1857
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: