Matthew D. Lagan
Matthew Diamond Lagan (June 20, 1829 in Maghera, County Londonderry, Ireland – April 8, 1901 in New Orleans, Louisiana) was a U.S. Representative from Louisiana's 2nd congressional district from 1887 to 1889 and 1891 to 1893. He was a Democrat.
Lagan immigrated to the United States at age 14. In New Orleans, he fitted out vessels for the Confederate Navy, and served in the Confederate Navy himself. He was elected to terms on the New Orleans City Council in 1867 and 1882. After serving his first term in Congress, he chose not to run for reelection, but then ran in 1890 and defeated his successor, Hamilton D. Coleman.
Lagan died in 1901 and is buried in Metairie Cemetery.
External links
- United States Congress. "Matthew D. Lagan (id: L000019)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Matthew D. Lagan at Find a Grave
| U.S. House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Nathaniel D. Wallace | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 2nd congressional district March 4, 1887 – March 3, 1889 | Succeeded by Hamilton D. Coleman |
| Preceded by Hamilton D. Coleman | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 2nd congressional district March 4, 1891 – March 3, 1893 | Succeeded by Robert C. Davey |