James A. Connolly

James A. Connolly
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 17th district
In office
March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1899
Preceded byEdward Lane
Succeeded byBen F. Caldwell
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
In office
1872-1876
Personal details
Born
James Austin Connolly

(1843-03-08)March 8, 1843
Newark, New Jersey
DiedDecember 15, 1914(1914-12-15) (aged 71)
Springfield, Illinois
Resting placeOak Ridge Cemetery
Political partyRepublican
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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.