William F. McNagny
William Forgy McNagny (April 19, 1850 – August 24, 1923) was a U.S. Representative from Indiana. Born in Tallmadge, Ohio, McNagny moved in early life to Whitley County, Indiana. He attended the public schools and Springfield Academy in South Whitley, Indiana. He then taught school while working on his father's farm for six years. From 1868 to 1875, he served as the Larwill, Indiana station agent for the Pennsylvania Railroad.
William F. McNagny | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 12th district | |
In office March 4, 1893 – March 3, 1895 | |
Preceded by | Charles A. O. McClellan |
Succeeded by | Jacob D. Leighty |
Personal details | |
Born | William Forgy McNagny April 19, 1850 Tallmadge, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | August 24, 1923 73) Columbia City, Indiana, U.S. | (aged
Resting place | Masonic Cemetery, Columbia City, Indiana |
Political party | Democratic |
Profession | Attorney |
While working for the railroad, McNagny studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1875, and commenced practice in Columbia City, Indiana as the partner of Thomas R. Marshall.
In 1892, McNagny was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-third Congress. He served one term, March 4, 1893 to March 3, 1895. In 1894, he was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection to the Fifty-fourth Congress.
After leaving Congress, McNagny resumed the practice of law in Columbia City. He died in Columbia City on August 24, 1923 and was interred in the city's Masonic Cemetery.
References
- United States Congress. "William F. McNagny (id: M000580)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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U.S. House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by Charles A. O. McClellan |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 12th congressional district March 4, 1893 – March 3, 1895 |
Succeeded by Jacob D. Leighty |