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James M. Bingham
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| 13th Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin | |
| In office January 7, 1878 – January 2, 1882 |
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| Governor | William E. Smith |
| Preceded by | Charles D. Parker |
| Succeeded by | Sam Fifield |
| 20th Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office January 1870 – January 1871 |
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| Preceded by | Alexander McDonald Thomson |
| Succeeded by | William E. Smith |
| 13th Mayor of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin | |
| In office April 1883 – April 1884 |
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| Preceded by | Ambrose Hoffman |
| Succeeded by | Jacob Leinenkugel |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office January 5, 1874 – January 4, 1875 |
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| Preceded by | Albert Pound |
| Succeeded by | Thomas L. Halbert |
| Constituency | Chippewa district |
| In office January 4, 1869 – January 2, 1871 |
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| Preceded by | Samuel W. Hunt |
| Succeeded by | James A. Bate |
| Constituency | Chippewa–Dunn district |
| In office January 5, 1863 – January 2, 1865 |
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| Preceded by | John B. Crosby |
| Succeeded by | William P. Forsyth |
| Constituency | Jefferson 4th district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 3, 1828 Perry, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 8, 1885 (aged 56) Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Justina Madelaine Wright
(m. 1856–1885) |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
| Years of service | 1864 |
| Rank | Major, USV |
| Unit | 40th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
James M. Bingham (born February 3, 1828 – died January 8, 1885) was an important American politician and lawyer. He was a member of the Republican Party. Bingham held several big jobs in Wisconsin. He was the Lieutenant Governor, which is like a second-in-command to the Governor. He also led the Wisconsin State Assembly as its Speaker. Later, he became the mayor of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.
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Life and Political Career
James M. Bingham was born in Perry, New York, in 1828. In 1854, he moved to Palmyra, Wisconsin. There, he started his career as a lawyer.
Serving in the Civil War
During the American Civil War, Bingham joined the army. He served as a major in the 40th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment. This shows his commitment to his country.
Early Political Roles
Bingham was a dedicated member of the Republican Party. He was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly multiple times. He served in 1863, 1864, 1869, 1870, and 1874. In 1870, his fellow politicians chose him to be the Speaker of the Assembly. This meant he was in charge of leading the meetings and debates.
Moving to Chippewa Falls
Also in 1870, Bingham moved to Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. He continued his political work from there.
Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin
In 1878, James Bingham was elected the 13th Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin. He served under Governor William E. Smith. He held this important position for two terms, until 1882.
Later Life
After his time as Lieutenant Governor, Bingham continued to be an active citizen. He passed away in 1885 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.
Lasting Impact
James Bingham's former home is still standing today. It is known as the Cook-Rutledge House. This house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is an important building because of its history.
