James Indus Farley (February 24, 1871 – June 16, 1948) was an American educator, businessman, and a three-term member of the

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from

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from 1933 to 1939.

Biography

Born on a

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near

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, he attended

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in nearby

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, and

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. After four years of teaching school, he went to work for the Auburn Automobile Company and rose to become the company's president.

Political career

In 1928, he entered politics as a delegate to the

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Congress

He was elected to Congress in 1932 from the Fourth District, defeating incumbent Republican Harry Canfield. He was re-elected twice before losing to Republican George W. Gillie in 1938.

Death

He died in

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on June 16, 1948 and is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery,

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* 1871 births 1948 deaths People from Auburn, Indiana People from Steuben County, Indiana Democratic Party members of the United States House of Representatives from Indiana Trine University alumni Simpson College alumni Schoolteachers from Indiana Businesspeople from Indiana 20th-century members of the United States House of Representatives {{Indiana-politician-stub