James B. McLeran [SEP] position held
James B. McLeran
James B. McLeran was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. Born in Orange County, Vermont in 1847, McLeran settled in Wisconsin in 1867. He was an insurance agent. Elected in 1886 on the Union Labor ticket, he served only one term.
Another round of elections were held in 1946, yielding another Congress majority, and Sinha again became Premier.
Finally on 15 August 1947 Bihar Province became part of independent India.
History Governors.
- 1 Apr 1936 - 11 Mar 1937 Sir James David Sifton (s.a.)
- 11 Mar 1937 - 5 Aug 1939 Sir Maurice Garnier Hallett (b. 1883 - d. 1969)
- 5 Aug 1939 - 9 Jan 1943 Sir Thomas Alexander Stewart (b. 1888 - d. 1964) (acting to Sep 1939)