Goodman was born in Jo Daviess County, Illinois and went to public schools. He taught in schools and was a farmer. Goodman was in the real estate business and was an auctioneer. Goodman was also President of the Argyle Equity Shipping Association. Goodman served as chairman, clerk, and supervisor for the town of Lamont, Lafayette County, Wisconsin. He also served as chairman of the Argyle Town Board in Lafayette County. Goodman served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1921 to 1927 and was a Republican. Goodman died at St. Clare Hospital in Monroe, Wisconsin after a short illness.[1][2]
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^'Wisconsin Blue Book 1925,' Biographical Sketch of James Goodman, pg. 667
^'James Goodman, Argyle, Succumbs Serve Lafayette In Public Office,' Monroe Evening Times (Wisconsin), June 8, 1953, pg. 1