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William A. Maginnis

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State Senator
Democrat
Lawyer
Jackson
17
01/14/1878 - 01/11/1880
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A native of Perry County, Ohio, was born June 6, 1828. After receiving a common-school education, he commenced the study of law with his brother, and was admitted to the bar in 1850. Since this time, he has been in constant practice. In 1851, he came to Galena, Illinois, and the following year came to Bellevue, where he has since resided. He was Prosecuting Attorney from 1854 to 1856. He was elected State Senator representing Jackson County, 1876 and 1878. He has held various other minor offices, all of which he has discharged with marked ability. He married Miss Amy Wood in August, 1853.

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State Senator
Democrat
Lawyer
Jackson
16
01/10/1876 - 01/13/1878
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A native of Perry County, Ohio, was born June 6, 1828. After receiving a common-school education, he commenced the study of law with his brother, and was admitted to the bar in 1850. Since this time, he has been in constant practice. In 1851, he came to Galena, Illinois, and the following year came to Bellevue, where he has since resided. He was Prosecuting Attorney from 1854 to 1856. He was elected State Senator representing Jackson County, 1876 and 1878. He has held various other minor offices, all of which he has discharged with marked ability. He married Miss Amy Wood in August, 1853.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources