James B. McCoy (April 22, 1839 – 1911) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

McCoy was born on April 22, 1839, in

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. He attended what is now the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. During the American Civil War, McCoy served with the

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of the Union Army. Originally an enlisted man, he achieved the rank of first lieutenant. He died of an intestinal ailment in late July or early August 1911.

Political career

McCoy was elected to the Assembly in 1886 and 1888. Previously, he had been elected Sheriff of

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, in 1874. He was a Republican.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:McCoy, James Politicians from Peoria, Illinois People from Platteville, Wisconsin Republican Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly Wisconsin sheriffs People of Wisconsin in the American Civil War Union Army officers Union Army soldiers University of Wisconsin–Platteville alumni 1839 births 1911 deaths