James E. Finnegan
James E. Finnegan | |
|---|---|
| 27th Attorney General of Wisconsin | |
| In office January 2, 1933 – January 4, 1937 | |
| Governor | |
| Preceded by | John W. Reynolds, Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Orland Steen Loomis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 26, 1892 Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Died | November 1966 (aged 73–74) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Olive M. Frawley (m. 1916) |
| Alma mater | Marquette University |
James E. Finnegan (1892–1966) was a politician in the State of Wisconsin.
Biography
Finnegan was born James Edward Finnegan on November 26, 1892 to Irish parents John and Julia Finnegan in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[1] On September 12, 1916 he married Olive M. Frawley. He died in November 1966.[2] Finnegan received his law degree from Marquette University and was receiving clerk for the Milwaukee County courts. He also taught evening high school classes.[3] Finnegan was Roman Catholic and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Career
Finnegan served as Attorney General of Wisconsin from 1933 to 1937.[4] He was an unsuccessful candidate for U.S. Senate from Wisconsin in 1940, losing to incumbent Robert M. La Follette, Jr. He was a Democrat.
See also
References
- ^ Index to Politicians: Finlinson to Fischel. The Political Graveyard. Retrieved on 2016-01-22.
- ^ Social Security Death Index
- ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1933,' Biographical Sketch of James E. Finnegan, pg. 269
- ^ List of Attorneys General of Wisconsin