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James H. Agen

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James H. Agen
Member of the Wisconsin Assembly
In office
1897–1897
Personal details
Born
James Herman Agen

(1847-04-29)April 29, 1847
Montpelier, Vermont
DiedOctober 5, 1921(1921-10-05) (aged 74)
Houston, Texas

James Herman Agen (April 29, 1847 – October 5, 1921) was an American businessman and politician.

Born in Montpelier, Vermont, Agen moved with his family to Wyoming County, New York. During the American Civil War, Agen served in the 1st Regiment New York Dragoons. In 1887, Agen settled in West Superior, Wisconsin. He was in the real estate, loan, and fire insurance business. He was also president of the West Superior Chamber of Commerce and as president of the Douglas Council Agricultural Society. Agen also served as commander of the Wisconsin Grand Army of the Republic chapter. In 1893 and 1894, Agen served on the West Superior Common Council. In 1897, Agen served in the Wisconsin State Assembly as a Republican. Agen died at his home in Houston, Texas.[1][2]

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  1. ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1893,' Biographical Sketch of James Herman Agen, pg. 676-677
  2. ^ 'Colonel James H. Agen,' Madison Capital Times, October 5, 1921, pg. 2
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