Michael J. Touhey (November 30, 1844 — March 22, 1904)[1] was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Touhey was born on November 30,[citation needed] 1844 in County Clare, Ireland and emigrated to the United States in 1847. His family settled in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin and, in 1868, in Brown County, Wisconsin,[2] where Touhey was engaged in farming and took an active interest in public affairs.

Touhey was twice elected to represent his district in the Wisconsin state legislature, including in 1877.[3] Other positions he held included member of the Town Board (similar to a city council) of Morrison, Wisconsin. Touhey was a Democrat.

Touhey died at the age of 60 on March 22, 1904 in Bessemer, Michigan, where he had been living for the previous 18 years, leaving a widow and 8 children.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Died". The Bessemer Herald. March 26, 1904. p. 5. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  2. ^ The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin (16th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1877. pp. 456–457.((cite book)): CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  3. ^ Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007-2008. p. 181.
  4. ^ "Died". The Bessemer Herald. March 26, 1904. p. 5. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
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