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James Dolan (Wisconsin politician)

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James Dolan (December 17, 1863 – July 6, 1939) was an American lawyer, educator, and politician.

Born in the town of Belmont, Lafayette County, Wisconsin, Dolan grew up on a farm. He then graduated from Platteville Norman School in 1891, taught school, and was principal in Platteville, Wisconsin. In 1897, Dolan received his law degree from University of Wisconsin Law School and then practiced law in Platteville. Dolan served on the Grant County Board of Supervisors and on the school board. He served as mayor of Platteville from 1907 to 1910. In 1913,Dolan served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was aDemocrat. He also served as Wisconsin Circuit Court commissioner and city justice. Dolan died at his home in Platteville, Wisconsin.[1][2]

Notes

  1. ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1913, pg. 662
  2. ^ 'James Dolan, Platteville, Dies At 76,' Wisconsin State Journal, July 7, 1939, pg. 7