James M. Cavanaugh

James M. Cavanaugh
Portrait of Cavanaugh, by Mathew Brady and Levin Corbin Handy
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Minnesota's at-large district
In office
May 11, 1858 – March 3, 1859
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byWilliam Windom
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Montana Territory's at-large district
In office
March 4, 1867 – March 3, 1871
Preceded bySamuel McLean
Succeeded byWilliam H. Clagett
Personal details
BornJames Michael Cavanaugh
(1823-07-04)July 4, 1823
DiedOctober 30, 1879(1879-10-30) (aged 56)
Resting placeGreen-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York City
PartyDemocratic
OccupationLawyer, politician
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James Michael Cavanaugh (July 4, 1823 – October 30, 1879) was an American lawyer and politician. A Democrat, he served in the United States House of Representatives from Minnesota and a delegate from the Territory of Montana.