About Matthew D. Lagan
Lived 1829 – 1901 (aged 71). Matthew D. Lagan was an American politician.
Matthew Diamond Lagan (June 20, 1829 – April 8, 1901) was a U.S. representative from Louisiana's 2nd congressional district from 1887 to 1889 and 1891 to 1893. He was a Democrat.
Lagan was born in Maghera, County Londonderry, Ireland, and immigrated to the United States at age 14. In New Orleans, he fitted out vessels for the Confederate Navy, and served in the Confederate Navy himself. He was elected to terms on the New Orleans City Council in 1867 and 1882. After serving his first term in Congress, he chose not to run for reelection, but then ran in 1890 and defeated his successor, Hamilton D. Coleman.
Lagan died in New Orleans, Louisiana on April 8, 1901, and is buried in Metairie Cemetery.
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American politician (1829-1901)
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Matthew D. Lagan was born on 20 June 1829 in Maghera.
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Matthew D. Lagan died on 8 April 1901 in New Orleans.
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