James McLachlan (American politician)

James McLachlan (August 1, 1852 – November 21, 1940) was a U.S. Representative from California.

James McLachlan
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 6th district
In office March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1897
Preceded by	Marion Cannon
Succeeded by	Charles A. Barlow
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 6th district
In office March 4, 1901 – March 3, 1903
Preceded by	Russell J. Waters
Succeeded by	James C. Needham
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 7th district
In office March 4, 1903 – March 3, 1911
Preceded by	James C. Needham
Succeeded by	William Stephens
Personal details
Born	August 1, 1852 Argyllshire, Scotland
Died	November 21, 1940 (aged 87–88) Los Angeles, California
Resting place	Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Political party	Republican

Early life

On August 1, 1852, McLachlan was born in Argyllshire, Scotland.[1] McLachlan immigrated to the United States in 1855 with his parents and settled in Tompkins County, New York. McLachlan worked on a farm and attended the public schools.

Education

In 1878, McLachlan graduated from Hamilton College in Clinton, New York. McLachlan studied law.

Career

McLachlan was a teacher in the public schools.

McLachlan was elected school commissioner of Tompkins County, New York, in 1877. He was admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of New York in 1880. McLachlan practiced law in Ithaca, New York from 1881 to 1888.

In 1888, McLachlan continued his law practice in Pasadena, California. In 1890, McLachlan served as District Attorney in Los Angeles County. McLachlan's term ended in 1892.[1]

On November 6, 1894 McLachlan was elected as a Republican to the United States House, defeating Democrat George S. Patton. McLachlan served in the Fifty-fourth Congress (March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1897).[2] In 1896, McLachlan was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection to the Fifty-fifth Congress.

McLachlan was elected to the Fifty-seventh and to the four succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1901 – March 3, 1911). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1910 to the Sixty-second Congress. He resumed the practice of his profession in Los Angeles, California, served as a member of the National Monetary Commission in 1911 and 1912.

Personal life

In 1888, McLachlan moved to Pasadena, California. On November 21, 1940, McLachlan died in Los Angeles, California.[1] He is interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California.

See also

• 1894 United States House of Representatives elections in California

References

1. "James McLachlan (Republican)". joincalifornia.com. Retrieved June 16, 2019.
2. "November 6, 1894 General Election". joincalifornia.com. November 6, 1894. Retrieved June 16, 2019.

Additional sources

• United States Congress. "James McLachlan (id: M000532)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.