John E. Cashman Explained

John E. Cashman
State Senate:Wisconsin
District:1st
Term Start:January 6, 1941
Term End:June 4, 1946
Predecessor:Francis A. Yindra
Successor:Everett F. LaFond
Term Start2:January 1, 1923
Term End2:January 2, 1939
Predecessor2:Herbert Peterson
Successor2:Francis A. Yindra
Birth Date:18 November 1865
Birth Place:Franklin, Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, U.S.
Death Place:Manitowoc, Wisconsin, U.S.
Restingplace:Saint James Cemetery,
Occupation:Farmer

John Edward Cashman (November 18, 1865June 4, 1946) was an American farmer and progressive Republican politician from Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. He was a member of the Wisconsin Senate for 22 years, representing Wisconsin's 1st Senate district.

Early life and education

Cashman was born in Franklin, Kewaunee County, Wisconsin. He attended Valparaiso University and the University of Chicago Law School.

Career

Cashman was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate from 1923 to 1938 and again from 1941 to 1946.[1] He was also a delegate to the 1924 Republican National Convention. Cashman was twice a Democratic candidate for the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 8th congressional district, losing to incumbent George J. Schneider in 1936 and to Joshua L. Johns in 1938. He was also affiliated with the Wisconsin Progressive Party.[2]

He died in office in 1946.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: John E. Cashman. Political Graveyard. 2011-12-06.
  2. Web site: Cashman, John E.. Our Campaigns.com. 2011-12-06.
  3. Web site: The Political Graveyard: Irish ancestry Politicians in Wisconsin.
  4. "SENATOR CASHMAN DIES", Janesville Daily Gazette, Wednesday, June 05, 1946, Janesville, Wisconsin, United States Of America