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James B. Cross
19th century American politician, 9th Mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James B. Cross (December 17, 1819 – February 3, 1876) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 9th mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin (1855–1858). A Democrat, Cross also represented Milwaukee for three terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly, and was the Party's nominee for Governor of Wisconsin in the 1857 election.[1]
Quick Facts 9th Mayor of Milwaukee, Preceded by ...
James B. Cross | |
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9th Mayor of Milwaukee | |
In office March 23, 1855 – April 1858 | |
Preceded by | Byron Kilbourn |
Succeeded by | William A. Prentiss |
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Milwaukee 1st district | |
In office January 10, 1855 – January 9, 1856 | |
Preceded by | John Crawford |
Succeeded by | Joshua Stark |
In office January 10, 1849 – January 8, 1851 | |
Preceded by | Edward Wunderly |
Succeeded by | William K. Wilson |
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Born | James B. Cross (1819-12-17)December 17, 1819 Phelps, New York, U.S. |
Died | February 3, 1876(1876-02-03) (aged 56) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US |
Resting place | Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Political party | Democratic |
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Children | At least 3 |
Profession | lawyer, politician |
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