James D. Monihon


Contributors to Wikimedia projects

Article Images

James D. Monihon (November 6, 1837 – September 2, 1904) was an American businessman and politician.

James D. Monihon

Biography

Monihon was born to James and Ann (Martin) Monihon in Oneida County, New York on November 6, 1837.[1] When he was two his family moved to St. Lawrence County where he grew up on a farm and attended local schools. Monihon joined the California Gold Rush in 1854, traveling via the Isthmus of Panama.[2] After reaching California he became involved in placer mining in Sierra County.[1]

At the beginning of the American Civil War, Monihon enlisted in Company F of the 1st California Infantry Regiment.[3] While in the military, he served throughout the area that composes modern day Arizona and New Mexico. As Chief of the Howitzer division he fired a celebratory salute in Tucson on July 4, 1862.[2] Ten days later he saw action during the Battle of Apache Pass.[3] Following the battle, his unit spent two months in Mesilla before being redeployed to Fort Craig.[1] In late 1863, Monihon's unit was ordered to Fort Wingate. From there they continued to the Chino valley where they established Fort Whipple.[4] Monihon served as Provost Sergeant at his new posting until his discharge at the end of the war.[3]

board of supervisors 1874

married Josie C. Linville of Santa Rosa, California on March 15, 1877. The union produced one daughter: Rebecca Ann.[5]

city council member 1882

1899 Chairman of Arizona Insane Asylum board

1893 and 1896 Mayor of Phoenix

Called "Father of Phoenix fire department".[3]

Died September 2, 1904.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c McClintock 1914, p. 236.
  2. ^ a b McFarland & Poole 1896, p. 447.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Death of J. D. Monihon". The Arizona Republican. Phoenix, Arizona Territory. September 3, 1904. p. 4.
  4. ^ McFarland & Poole 1896, p. 448.
  5. ^ McClintock 1914, p. 239.

Category:1837 births Category:1904 deaths