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Martin Maginnis
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Montana Territory's At-large district |
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| In office March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1885 (Delegate) |
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| Preceded by | William H. Clagett |
| Succeeded by | Joseph K. Toole |
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| Born | October 27, 1841 Pultneyville, New York, USA |
| Died | March 27, 1919 (aged 77) Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Louise E. Mann Maginnis |
| Profession | Politician, soldier, Publisher, Editor, Miner |
Martin Maginnis (born October 27, 1841 – died March 27, 1919) was an important person in the 1800s. He was a politician, a soldier, and also worked with newspapers and mining. He lived in Minnesota and later in the Montana Territory.
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Early Life and Education
Martin Maginnis was born in 1841 on his family's farm in Pultneyville, New York. His parents, Patrick and Winnifred Maginnis, came from Ireland. They met and married in England before moving to the United States in 1838.
The Maginnis family moved several times. First, they lived in Wayne County, New York, where Patrick worked on the New York Central Railway. In 1851, they moved west to LaSalle, Illinois, and then to Goodhue Township near Red Wing, Minnesota in 1853.
Martin went to public schools and later attended Hamline University in Minnesota. However, he left college early to work at a newspaper. He became involved with the Red Wing Sentinel, a newspaper that supported the Democratic Party. By 1861, Martin Maginnis owned this newspaper.
Service in the Civil War
When the American Civil War began in 1861, Martin Maginnis joined the army. He started as a private in the 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment. He quickly showed his skills and was promoted several times.
In 1862, he became a first lieutenant. The next year, in 1863, he was promoted to captain. By 1864, he was a major in the 11th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment. He served under General George H. Thomas in the Army of the Cumberland. Maginnis stayed in the army until his regiment was officially released from service in 1865, when the war ended.
Life in Montana Territory
After the Civil War, Martin Maginnis moved to Helena, Montana, in 1866. He went there with his brothers. In Montana, he first worked in mining. Later, he returned to his passion for newspapers, working as a publisher and editor for the Helena Daily Gazette.
Political Career in Montana
Martin Maginnis became a well-known figure in Montana politics. As a Democrat, he was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1872. He served as Montana Territory's representative from 1873 to 1885. During this time, he was a non-voting delegate, meaning he could speak and introduce bills but couldn't vote on them.
After his time as a delegate, he tried to be elected to the House of Representatives again in 1890 but was not successful. He then served as the Commissioner of Mineral Land for Montana from 1890 to 1893. In 1900, he was considered for a position as a Senator, but he was not officially seated.
Later Years and Death
In 1915, Martin Maginnis moved to Los Angeles, California, for health reasons. He passed away there on March 27, 1919, at the age of 77. He was buried in Resurrection Cemetery in Helena, Montana.
