James Henry McCourt

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James Henry McCourt was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

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Biography

McCourt was born on October 26, 1846, in Clinton County, New York. [1] His places of residence would include St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, Taylors Falls, Minnesota and Sequim, Washington. McCourt died on December 22, 1923.

Career

McCourt was a member of the Assembly during the 1887 and 1889 sessions. [2] He served as a Republican. Additionally, he was President (similar to Mayor) of St. Croix Falls and Postmaster of Sequim.

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References

  1. THE BLUE BOOK OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. 1889. p. 516.
  2. Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. p. 158.