James Holliday (January 19, 1818 – May 16, 1851) was an

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lawyer and politician.

Early life

Holliday was born in

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Career

Holliday studied law and was admitted to the Pennsylvania bar. In 1843, Holliday moved to

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, and practiced law. In 1847 and 1848, he served in the Wisconsin Territorial House of Representatives and helped prepare the second Wisconsin Constitutional Convention of 1847.

Personal life

Holliday died suddenly in Milwaukee during a court session of a heart attack.

References

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