James A. Connolly
James A. Connolly | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 17th district | |
| In office March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1899 | |
| Preceded by | Edward Lane |
| Succeeded by | Ben F. Caldwell |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| In office 1872-1876 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Austin Connolly March 8, 1843 Newark, New Jersey |
| Died | December 15, 1914 (aged 71) Springfield, Illinois |
| Resting place | Oak Ridge Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
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James Austin Connolly (March 8, 1843 – December 15, 1914) was an American lawyer, Civil War veteran, and politician who served two terms as a U.S. Representative from Illinois from 1895 to 1899.