John R. Bohan

John Russel Bohan (December 7, 1824 – November 14, 1886) was an Irish American immigrant, newspaper publisher, and politician.

Bohan was born on December 7, 1824, near Templemore, Ireland, and immigrated to the United States with his family.

[4] Bohan was a member of the Assembly in 1859 and was later returned to office in 1872.

He was a member of the Wisconsin Senate for one term, covering 1863 and 1864.

[5] Additionally, he was Chairman of Port Washington, Wisconsin, and of the Ozaukee County Democratic Committee, as well as a justice of the peace.