James Robert Mann
James Robert Mann may refer to: * James Robert Mann (Illinois politician) (1856–1922), U.S. Representative from Illinois * James Mann (South Carolina politician) (James Robert Mann, 1920–2010), U.S. Representative from South Carolina {{hndis, name=Mann, James Robert ...
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James Robert Mann (Illinois Politician)
James Robert Mann (October 20, 1856 – November 30, 1922) was an American politician and attorney who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois from 1897 to 1922. He was a member of the Republican Party, and served as House Minority Leader from 1911 to 1919. Early life and education James Robert Mann was born near Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois on October 20, 1856. His older brother was Frank Irving Mann (1854-1937) farmer, editor of the Prairie Farmer news publication, and author of The Farmers Creed. Mann attended University of Illinois and graduated in 1876. He graduated from Union College of Law in 1881 and became a lawyer in Chicago. Mann held several local political offices before serving in the House of Representatives. Career He was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1881 and commenced his practice in Chicago. He held several local offices before being elected as a congressman: * Member of the Oakland Board of Educat ...
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