James Albertus Tawney | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota's 1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1893 – March 3, 1911 | |
| Preceded by | William H. Harries |
| Succeeded by | Sydney Anderson |
| House Majority Whip | |
| In office March 4, 1899 – March 3, 1905 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | James E. Watson |
| Member of the Minnesota Senate | |
| In office 1890 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Albertus Tawney January 3, 1855 Mount Pleasant Township, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | June 12, 1919 (aged 64) Excelsior Springs, Missouri |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Emma B. Newall |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Madison |
James Albertus Tawney (January 3, 1855 – June 12, 1919) was an American blacksmith, machinist and U.S. politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives from Minnesota. He was the first House Majority Whip, holding that position from 1899 to 1905.