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Thomas Falvey (April 21, 1828 – January 16, 1875) was an Irish American businessman and Democratic politician. He was the 16th mayor of Racine, Wisconsin, and represented Racine in the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1855 and 1856.

Biography

Born in Clare, County Clare, Ireland, Falvey emigrated to the United States with his mother in 1833 and settled in Little Falls, New York where he worked as a moulder. Falvey then moved to Fulton New York. In 1851, Falvey moved to Racine, Wisconsin and was in the farm implement business. In 1855 and 1856, Falvey served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Democrat. Later, Falvey served as mayor of Racine, Wisconsin. Falvey died suddenly of a heart attack in Racine, Wisconsin, shortly after returning from a business trip to Kansas City.

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1. 'Collections of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin,'Collections of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin,' vol. 7, E.B. Bolens-state printer, Madison, Wisconsin: 1876, Necrology-1875, pg. 464-465
2. Members of the Wisconsin State Legislature 1848-1999
3. "Wisconsin Items: Thomas Falvey". Janesville Daily Gazette. January 19, 1875. p. 1. Retrieved June 7, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.

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