James Manney Hagaman
James Manney Hagaman | |
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James Manney Hagaman, founder of Concordia, Kansas | |
| Born | 1830 |
| Died | January 18, 1904 |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, businessman, publisher |
| Spouse | Mary Hagaman |
| Children | James E Hagaman |
James Manney Hagaman (1830 – January 18, 1904) was a lawyer, land agent, newspaper editor, and the founder of Concordia, Kansas. He and his wife settled in what is now Cloud County in 1860. In addition to founding the town of Concordia, he is credited with leading the movement to separate what was then Shirley Township from Washington County in 1866.