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Mcgillivray, James J

architect, manufacturer, state senator, was born June 16, 1848, in Canada. He moved to Wisconsin, and since 1866 has been a resident of Black River Falls. He is a noted architect and a successful manufacturer. In 1890 he was elected a member of the Wisconsin state assembly, and received the re-election in 1892. In 1894 he was elected to the state senate, and has been instrumental in introducing and passing numerous bills for the welfare of his state. He is also a brilliant orator, and was instrumental in the election of John C. Spooner as United States senator.