James M. Cavanaugh

1823–1879 (age 56)

Politician

Photograph of James M. Cavanaugh

About James M. Cavanaugh

James M. Cavanaugh (1823–1879) lived to age 56. They were a politician. Born in Springfield, they died in Leadville. They are buried at Green-Wood Cemetery in New York.

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