William F. McNagny
William F. McNagny | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 12th district | |
In office March 4, 1893 – March 3, 1895 | |
Preceded by | Charles A. O. McClellan |
Succeeded by | Jacob D. Leighty |
Personal details | |
Born | William Forgy McNagny April 19, 1850 Tallmadge, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | August 24, 1923 Columbia City, Indiana, U.S. | (aged 73)
Resting place | Masonic Cemetery, Columbia City, Indiana |
Political party | Democratic |
Profession | Attorney |
William Forgy McNagny (April 19, 1850 – August 24, 1923) was an American businessman, educator, lawyer, and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from Indiana from 1893 to 1895.
Biography
Born in Tallmadge, Ohio, McNagny moved in early life to Whitley County, Indiana. He attended the public schools and Springfield Academy in South Whitley, Indiana. He then taught school while working on his father's farm for six years. From 1868 to 1875, he served as the Larwill, Indiana station agent for the Pennsylvania Railroad.
While working for the railroad, McNagny studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1875, and commenced practice in Columbia City, Indiana as the partner of Thomas R. Marshall.
Congress
In 1892, McNagny was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-third Congress. He served one term, March 4, 1893, to March 3, 1895. In 1894, he was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection to the Fifty-fourth Congress.
Later career and death
After leaving Congress, McNagny resumed the practice of law in Columbia City.
He died in Columbia City on August 24, 1923, and was interred in the city's Masonic Cemetery.
References
- United States Congress. "William F. McNagny (id: M000580)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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