James J. Faran

James John Faran (December 29, 1808 – December 12, 1892) was an American lawyer and politician who served two terms as a U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1845 to 1849.

James J. Faran
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 1st district
In office March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1849
Preceded by	Alexander Duncan
Succeeded by	David T. Disney
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
In office 1835-1836 1837-1839
Member of the Ohio Senate
In office 1839-1843
Mayor of Cincinnati
In office 1855-1857
Personal details
Born	December 29, 1808 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Died	December 12, 1892 (aged 83) Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Resting place	Spring Grove Cemetery
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Miami University

James John Faran was born on December 29, 1808, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Faran attended the common schools, and was graduated from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, in 1831. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1833. He commenced practice in Cincinnati.

Faran was elected as a Democrat a member of the State house of representatives 1835-1839 and served as speaker in 1838 and 1839. He served in the State senate 1839–1843, and was its presiding officer 1841–1843. He served as associate editor and proprietor of The Cincinnati Enquirer 1844–1881.

Faran was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-ninth and Thirtieth Congresses (March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1849). He served as chairman of the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds (Twenty-ninth Congress). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1848.

Faran was appointed by Governor Medill one of the commissioners to supervise the erection of the State capitol in 1854.

Faran served as mayor of Cincinnati 1855–1857.^[1] He was appointed by President Buchanan postmaster of Cincinnati June 4, 1855, and served until October 21, 1859. He served as delegate to the 1860 Democratic National Convention at Baltimore. He engaged in newspaper work until shortly before his death.

On December 12, 1892, Faran died in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was interred in Spring Grove Cemetery.

• United States Congress. "James J. Faran (id: F000014)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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