Biography

09/15/1851 - 05/24/1930

James Rooney (D26) Susquehanna and Wayne Counties 1891-1894

Early Life:

James Rooney, born September 15, 1851, Auburn Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania; son of John and Maria O'Connor Rooney; public school education; farming; engaged, cattle trade; engaged, e wholesale baled bay trade; poor commissioner, Susquehanna County, three years; elected, Democrat, Pennsylvania State Senate, 1891-1894; produce dealer; married, Harriet Cogswell Rooney, children, James Joseph Rooney, Hugh J. Rooney; died, May 24, 1930 (aged 78), Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania; interment, West Auburn Cemetery, Auburn Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. 

Pennsylvania Politics:

Poor commissioner, Susquehanna County, three years. 

Elected, Democrat, Pennsylvania State Senate, 26th district, Susquehanna and Wayne Counties, 1891-1894; defeated, incumbent Orrin A. Lines; committee assignments, Accounts, Federal Relations, Judicial Apportionment, New Counties and County Seats, Pensions and Gratuities, Public Health and Sanitation.

Cited:

Cox, Harold. "Senate Members "R"". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University. 

Smull’s Legislative Handbook, (1893). Cochran, T.B., (Editor) Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, pages 809, 815-817, Biographical Sketches of Senators, page 779.

James Rooney (1851-1930) - Find a Grave Memorial