John Courts Bagby (January 24, 1819 – April 4, 1896) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.

John C. Bagby
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 10th district
In office
March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1877
Preceded byWilliam H. Ray
Succeeded byBenjamin F. Marsh
Personal details
Born(1819-01-24)January 24, 1819
Glasgow, Kentucky
DiedApril 4, 1896(1896-04-04) (aged 77)
Rushville, Illinois
Political partyDemocratic

Born in Glasgow, Kentucky, Bagby attended the public schools. He graduated as a civil engineer from Bacon College, Harrodsburg, Kentucky, in June 1840, and studied law. He was admitted to the bar in March 1845 and commenced practice in Rushville, Illinois, in April 1846.

Bagby was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-fourth Congress (March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1877). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1876. He resumed the practice of his profession in Rushville, Illinois. He served as judge of Schuyler County 1882-1885. He served as judge of the sixth judicial circuit court of Illinois 1885-1891. He resumed the practice of law. He died in Rushville, Illinois on April 4, 1896, aged 77. He was interred in Rushville Cemetery.[citation needed]

References edit

  • United States Congress. "John C. Bagby (id: B000031)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 10th congressional district

March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1877
Succeeded by