Daniel Cavanagh (1830 –1901) was a member of the

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and the

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Biography

Cavanagh was born on February 3 (or 22), 1830 in

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. He would reside in

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before moving to

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in 1849. By trade, he was a farmer.

Political career

Cavanagh was a member of the Assembly in 1870. He represented the 20th District in the Senate from 1876 to 1877. In addition, Cavanagh was elected Treasurer of Osceola in 1861 and was Chairman (similar to Mayor) of the Board of Supervisors (similar to city council) from 1864 to 1866 and again from 1869 to 1875. He was a

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