James B. French (1857–1932) was a member of the

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Biography

French was born on July 29, 1857, in

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. He graduated from the University of Iowa in 1882. In 1888, he settled in

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. French died in 1932 and is interred in Superior.

Career

French was a member of the Assembly during the 1911, 1919 and 1921 sessions. Additionally, he was Chairman of the

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Committee of

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:French, James 1857 births 1932 deaths People from Alton, New Hampshire Politicians from Superior, Wisconsin Republican Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly University of Iowa alumni