James J. Faran
James John Faran | |
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Cincinnati | |
In office 1855-1857 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Cincinnati, Ohio, US | December 29, 1808
Resting place | Spring Grove Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Miami University |
James John Faran (December 29, 1808 – December 12, 1892) was an American lawyer and politician who served two terms as a U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1845 to 1849.
Early life and career
Born in
Political career
Faran was elected as a Democrat a member of the State house of representatives 1835-1839 and served as speaker in 1838 and 1839. He served in the State senate 1839–1843, and was its presiding officer 1841–1843. He served as associate editor and proprietor of The Cincinnati Enquirer 1844–1881.
Congress
Faran was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-ninth and Thirtieth Congresses (March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1849). He served as chairman of the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds (Twenty-ninth Congress). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1848.
Later career
He was appointed by
Mayor of Cincinnati
He served as mayor of Cincinnati 1855–1857.[1] He was appointed by President Buchanan postmaster of Cincinnati June 4, 1855, and served until October 21, 1859. He served as delegate to the
Death
He died in
Notes
- ISBN 9780872899117. Retrieved 2013-05-25.
Sources
- United States Congress. "James J. Faran (id: F000014)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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