James J. Faran

Who was James J. Faran?

James John Faran was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Faran attended the common schools, and was graduated from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, in 1831. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1833 and commenced practice in Cincinnati.

Faran was elected as a Democrat a member of the State house of representatives 1835-1839 and served as speaker in 1838 and 1839. He served in the State senate 1839-1843, and was its presiding officer 1841-1843. He served as associate editor and proprietor of the Cincinnati Enquirer 1844-1881.

Faran was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-ninth and Thirtieth Congresses. He served as chairman of the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds. He was not a candidate for renomination in 1848. He was appointed by Governor Medill one of the commissioners to supervise the erection of the State capitol in 1854. He served as mayor of Cincinnati 1855-1857. He was appointed by President Buchanan postmaster of Cincinnati June 4, 1855, and served until October 21, 1859. He served as delegate to the 1860 Democratic National Convention at Baltimore. He engaged in newspaper work until shortly before his death.