James J. Hogan

For others of a similar name, see James Hogan (disambiguation).

James Joseph Hogan (July 6, 1837 – September 8, 1914) was a grocer, Democratic politician, and Wisconsin pioneer who was a native of British North America. He was the 17th mayor of La Crosse, Wisconsin, and the 36th speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

James J. Hogan
36th Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office January 14, 1891 – January 2, 1893
Preceded by	Thomas Brooks Mills
Succeeded by	Edward Keogh
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the La Crosse 1st district
In office January 7, 1889 – January 2, 1893
Preceded by	David Vaughan (whole county)
Succeeded by	Alfred August Leissring
17th Mayor of La Crosse, Wisconsin
In office April 1875 – April 1877
Preceded by	Gilbert M. Woodward
Succeeded by	George Edwards
Personal details
Born	(1837-07-06)July 6, 1837 St. John's, Newfoundland Colony
Died	September 8, 1914(1914-09-08) (aged 77) Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting place	Oak Grove Cemetery, La Crosse, Wisconsin
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Amanda Cook (died 1915)
Children	Gertrude M. Hogan (b. 1865; died 1945) James Cook Hogan (b. 1877; died 1925)
Occupation	Grocer

Biography

Hogan was born on July 6, 1837, in St. John's, Newfoundland Colony. He worked in the grocery business in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Hogan was also involved in the logging and lumber business. Hogan served as mayor of La Crosse in 1875 and 1876. He died on September 8, 1914.^[1][2]

Assembly career

Hogan was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly during the 1889 and 1891 sessions.^[3] In 1891, he was selected as Speaker. He was a Democrat.^{[citation needed]}