James Conklin (June 12, 1831 – February 27, 1899) was mayor of

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Biography

Conklin was born on June 12, 1831 in Burlington, Vermont. He married Mary Egan. Conklin died in Madison on February 27, 1899.

Career

Conklin was twice Mayor. First, from 1881 to 1884, and second, from 1887 to 1888. He also served on the Madison Board of Education, the Madison Common Council, and the

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1831 births 1899 deaths Politicians from Burlington, Vermont Mayors of Madison, Wisconsin Wisconsin city council members Wisconsin state senators 19th-century American politicians {{Wisconsin-WISenate-stub