James H. Carroll Explained

James H. Carroll
State:Wisconsin
State Senate:Wisconsin
District:12th
Term Start:January 6, 1941
Term End:January 1, 1945
Predecessor:Joseph E. McDermid
Successor:Ernest A. Heden
Term Start1:January 5, 1925
Term End1:January 2, 1933
Predecessor1:Chester Howell Werden
Successor1:Bernard J. Gehrmann
Party:Republican
Birth Date:7 May 1876
Birth Place:Eaton, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, U.S.
Restingplace:Mount Hope Cemetery,
Spouse:Mattie N. Nash

James Henry Carroll (May 7, 1876October 17, 1950) was an American businessman and Republican politician from Ashland County, Wisconsin. He was a member of the Wisconsin Senate for 12 years, representing Wisconsin's 12th Senate district from 1925 to 1933, and from 1941 to 1945.[1]

Biography

Carroll was primarily engaged in the real estate and insurance businesses, also having worked as a teacher and a banker.[2] In 1938, he was a candidate for the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 10th congressional district.[3] He lost to incumbent Bernard J. Gehrmann. Carroll was a Republican.

Carroll died at the age of 74, due to a heart ailment.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: James H. Carroll. Political Graveyard. 2011-12-06.
  2. "Former State Senator, James H. Carroll, Dies", The Oshkosh Northwestern (October 17, 1950), p. 12.
  3. Web site: Carroll, James H.. Our Campaigns.com. 2011-12-06.