James Nelligan

James "Jim" Leo Nelligan (born February 14, 1929) is an American politician. He was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania serving from 1981 to 1983.

James Nelligan
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 11th district
In office
January 3, 1981 – January 3, 1983
Preceded byRay Musto
Succeeded byFrank Harrison
Personal details
Born
James Leo Nelligan

(1929-02-14) February 14, 1929 (age 95)
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Political partyRepublican
Alma materKing's College
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army

He was elected in 1980 as a Republican to the 97th United States Congress but was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1982. After his term in Congress he became the Deputy Secretary of Revenue of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, from 1983-85.

Other websites

  • United States Congress. "James Nelligan (id: N000027)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.