James Herrington
James Herrington | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 14th district | |
| In office 1872 – 1884 | |
| Succeeded by | Thomas O'Donnell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 6, 1824 Mercer County, Pennsylvania |
| Died | July 7, 1890 (aged 66) Geneva, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Blackberry Township, Kane County, Illinois |
| Profession | Farmer |
James Herrington (June 6, 1824 – July 7, 1890) was an American politician from Pennsylvania. Coming with his family to Illinois at a young age, he joined a Chicago printing house to support his family. He apprenticed under Long John Wentworth and became a prominent Democrat upon his return to Geneva. He served seven consecutive terms in the Illinois House of Representatives and was once a candidate for the United States House of Representatives. When the office was created in 1887, Herrington became the first Mayor of Geneva.