James D. Monihon
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Article ImagesJames D. Monihon (November 6, 1837 – September 2, 1904) was an American businessman and politician.
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
- ^ a b c McClintock 1914, p. 236.
- ^ a b McFarland & Poole 1896, p. 447.
- ^ a b c d e "Death of J. D. Monihon". The Arizona Republican. Phoenix, Arizona Territory. September 3, 1904. p. 4.
- ^ McFarland & Poole 1896, p. 448.
- ^ McClintock 1914, p. 239.
- McClintock, James H. (1916). Arizona, Prehistoric, Aboriginal, Pioneer, Modern: The Nation's Youngest Commonwealth Within a Land of Ancient Culture. Vol. Volume III. Chicago: S.J. Clarke Publishing Co. OCLC 5398889. ;
- A Historical and Biographical Record of the Territory of Arizona. Chicago: McFarland & Poole. 1896. OCLC 4074521.