James A. Connolly

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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 by	Edward Lane
Succeeded by	Ben 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
Died	December 15, 1914(1914-12-15) (aged 71) Springfield, Illinois
Resting place	Oak Ridge Cemetery
Political party	Republican
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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.