James H. McGillan (January 7, 1870 – March 7, 1935) was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 34th mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin, from 1927 to 1929.
James H. McGillan | |
|---|---|
| 34th Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin | |
| In office 1927–1929 | |
| Preceded by | Wenzel Wiesner |
| Succeeded by | John V. Diener |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 7, 1870 Appleton, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | March 7, 1935 (aged 65) |
| Cause of death | Myocardial infarction |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Gertrude Sommerville
(m. 1901) |
| Alma mater | Lawrence University University of Wisconsin Law School |
| Occupation | Politician, lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Biography edit
McGillan was born on January 7, 1870, in Appleton, Wisconsin.[1][2] He attended Lawrence University and the University of Wisconsin Law School. Following graduation, he began practicing law in Marinette, Wisconsin, in 1891.[2] He married Gertrude Sommerville on April 26, 1901.[2][3] McGillan moved to Green Bay in 1900. During World War I, he served as an officer in the United States Navy. Following the war, he transferred to the United States Navy Reserve. He died from a myocardial infarction on March 7, 1935.[4]
Political career edit
McGillan was mayor of Green Bay from 1927 to 1929.[2] Previously, he had been city attorney of Marinette, district attorney of Marinette County, Wisconsin, and a state court judge. In 1928, he was a candidate for the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 9th congressional district, losing to incumbent George J. Schneider.[5] He was a Democrat.
References edit
- ^ "James H. McGillan (1870 - 1935)". City of Green Bay. Archived from the original on 2012-01-16. Retrieved 2011-11-09.
- ^ a b c d "Ex-Mayor Dies at Green Bay". The Escanaba Daily Press. March 9, 1935. p. 5. Retrieved December 7, 2014 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Wisconsin, Marriages, 1836-1930," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XRG1-WQJ : accessed 7 December 2014), James H. Mcgillan and Gertrude Douglas Summerville, 26 Apr 1901; citing reference 1292023 file 02232; FHL microfilm 1,292,023.
- ^ "James H. McGillan, 65, Green Bay Leader, Dies". Manitowoc Herald-Times. March 7, 1935. p. 1. Retrieved December 7, 2014 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Wisconsin U.S. House elections, 1848-2008" (PDF). University of Minnesota. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-04-05. Retrieved 2011-11-09.
