John E. Cashman

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John E. Cashman
Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 1st district
In office January 6, 1941 – June 4, 1946
Preceded by	Francis A. Yindra
Succeeded by	Everett F. LaFond
In office January 1, 1923 – January 2, 1939
Preceded by	Herbert Peterson
Succeeded by	Francis A. Yindra
Personal details
Born	(1865-11-18)November 18, 1865 Franklin, Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died	June 4, 1946(1946-06-04) (aged 80) Manitowoc, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting place	Saint James Cemetery, Cooperstown, Wisconsin
Political party	Progressive (1934–1946) Republican (before 1934)
Spouses	Sophie Marie Duaime ​ (died 1907)​ Elizabeth Kelly ​ ​ (m. 1923⁠–⁠1946)​
Children	John Elzear Cashman (b. 1897; died 1897) John Edward Cashman (b. 1898; died 1899) Mary Josephine Cashman (b. 1900; died 1902) John Richard Cashman (b. 1906; died 1969)
Education	Valparaiso University Chicago Law School
Occupation	Farmer

John Edward Cashman (November 18, 1865 – June 4, 1946) was an American farmer and progressive Republican politician from Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. He was a member of the Wisconsin Senate for 22 years, representing Wisconsin's 1st Senate district.

Early life and education

Cashman was born in Franklin, Kewaunee County, Wisconsin. He attended Valparaiso University and the University of Chicago Law School.

Career

Cashman was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate from 1923 to 1938 and again from 1941 to 1946. He was also a delegate to the 1924 Republican National Convention. Cashman was twice a Democratic candidate for the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 8th congressional district, losing to incumbent George J. Schneider in 1936 and to Joshua L. Johns in 1938. He was also affiliated with the Wisconsin Progressive Party.

He died in office in 1946.