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John A. McShane

1850 – 1923

American politician

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Lived 1850 – 1923 (aged 73). John A. McShane was an American politician.

John Albert McShane (August 25, 1850 – November 10, 1923) was an American Democratic Party politician. He was the first Democrat to be elected to the United States House of Representatives from Nebraska, serving one term from 1887 to 1889.

Early life and education McShane was born in New Lexington, Ohio, on August 25, 1850. In 1871, he moved to the Wyoming Territory, and in 1874 he moved to Omaha, Nebraska.

Career He started out in the livestock business but eventually became a director of the First National Bank of Omaha.

Politics McShane was elected to the Nebraska state house of representatives in 1880 and to the state senate in 1882, serving there until 1886, when he ran for a seat in Congress

Congress He won the seat in Nebraska's 1st congressional district, serving in the Fiftieth United States Congress from March 4, 1887, to March 3, 1889.

In 1888, he ran for Governor of Nebraska but lost the election to John Milton Thayer.

Later career After retirement McShane worked against the right of women to vote. He was a member of the Nebraska Men's Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage, which desired to restrict voting to white men of high social class.

Death and burial McShane died in Omaha on November 10, 1923; he was buried in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Omaha.

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United States representative, Member of the Nebraska House of Representatives, Nebraska State Senator
Also known as
John Albert McShane

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John A. McShane?

American politician (1850-1923)

When was John A. McShane born?

John A. McShane was born on 25 August 1850 in New Lexington.

When did John A. McShane die?

John A. McShane died on 10 November 1923 in Omaha.

What was John A. McShane's occupation?

John A. McShane was a politician.

What nationality was John A. McShane?

John A. McShane was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John A. McShane

· Wikidata: Q1699070

· DBpedia: John A. McShane

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