Matthew D. Lagan

Matthew Diamond Lagan (June 20, 1829 – April 8, 1901) was a U.S. Representative from Louisiana's 2nd congressional district from 1887 to 1889 and 1891 to 1893. He was a Democrat.

Matthew D. Lagan
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Louisiana's 2nd district
In office
March 4, 1891  March 3, 1893
Preceded byHamilton D. Coleman
Succeeded byRobert C. Davey
In office
March 4, 1887  March 3, 1889
Preceded byNathaniel D. Wallace
Succeeded byHamilton D. Coleman
Personal details
Born
Matthew Diamond Lagan

(1829-06-20)June 20, 1829
Maghera, Ireland
DiedApril 8, 1901(1901-04-08) (aged 71)
New Orleans, Louisiana
Resting placeMetairie Cemetery, New Orleans
Political partyDemocratic

Lagan was born in Maghera, County Londonderry, Ireland, and 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 New Orleans, Louisiana on April 8, 1901, and is buried in Metairie Cemetery.

  • United States Congress. "Matthew D. Lagan (id: L000019)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
  • Matthew D. Lagan at Find a Grave
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