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James Hunter McMurdo (1836–1904)[1] was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

McMurdo was born on September 1, 1836 in Pennfield Parish, New Brunswick. During the American Civil War, he served with the 44th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment of the Union Army and would take part in the Battle of Nashville. He achieved the rank of corporal.[2] McMurdo died on August 4, 1904.[3]

Assembly career

McMurdo was a member of the Assembly during the 1880 and 1881 sessions, succeeding his brother-in-law Francis Steffen.[4] He was a Republican.

References

  1. ^ James McMurdo at Find a Grave
  2. ^ THE BLUE BOOK OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. David Atwood. 1880. pp. 506–507.
  3. ^ "Mcmurdo, James". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2015-12-06.
  4. ^ Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. p. 159.
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