Irving P. Mehigan (January 15, 1898 – August 4, 1980) was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate from 1924 to 1935.

Irving P. Mehigan
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 9th district
In office
1924–1935
Preceded byBen H. Mahon
Succeeded byJames L. Callan
Personal details
Born(1898-01-15)January 15, 1898
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedAugust 4, 1980(1980-08-04) (aged 89)
Political partyRepublican
Occupation
  • Politician
  • lawyer

Biography

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Irving P. Mehigan was born on January 15, 1898, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He graduated from Marquette Academy and the Marquette Law School in 1923.[1]

Career

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Mehigan was elected to the Senate on December 30, 1924, in a special election following the death of Ben H. Mahon. He represented the 9th District from 1924 to 1935.[1][2] He was a Republican and practiced law in Milwaukee.[1]

Death

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Mehigan died of cancer on August 4, 1980.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c BIOGRAPHICAL. Wisconsin Blue Book 1925. 1925. p. 647. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Former senator dies". Wisconsin State Journal. August 7, 1980. p. 4. Retrieved June 13, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.