James McLachlan (American politician)

James McLachlan
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from California
In office
March 4, 1895  March 3, 1897
Preceded byMarion Cannon
Succeeded byCharles A. Barlow
Constituency6th district
In office
March 4, 1901  March 3, 1911
Preceded byRussell J. Waters
Succeeded byWilliam Stephens
Constituency6th district (1901–03)
7th district (1903–11)
Personal details
Born(1852-08-01)August 1, 1852
Argyllshire, Scotland
DiedNovember 21, 1940(1940-11-21) (aged 88)
Los Angeles, California
Resting placeForest Lawn Memorial Park
Glendale, California
Political partyRepublican

James McLachlan (August 1, 1852 – November 21, 1940) was an American educator, lawyer and politician who served six terms as a U.S. Representative from California.