James McGrath was an Irish-born American politician who served as a member of the

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from 1865 to 1874.

Early life

McGrath was born on March 15, 1836, in Ireland. He later resided in

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Career

McGrath was a member of the Assembly during the 1865, 1866, 1867, 1868, 1870, 1873 and 1874 sessions. A

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while he was a member, he lost to

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as an

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in 1875.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:McGrath, James Irish emigrants to the United States (before 1923) Politicians from Milwaukee Members of the Wisconsin State Assembly Wisconsin Democrats Wisconsin Independents 1836 births Year of death missing