James P. Maher
American politician (1865–1946) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James Paul Maher (November 3, 1865 – July 31, 1946) was an American labor union official, businessman, and politician. A Democrat, he is most notable for his service as a U.S. Representative from New York, a position he held for five terms from 1911 to 1921.
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James P. Maher | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
In office March 4, 1911 – March 3, 1921 | |
Preceded by | Otto G. Foelker |
Succeeded by | Michael J. Hogan |
Constituency | 3rd district (1911–13) 5th district (1913–19) 7th district (1919–21) |
Mayor of Keansburg, New Jersey | |
In office January 1, 1926 – March 15, 1927 | |
Preceded by | Thomas J. Gilmore |
Succeeded by | Clarence H. Watson |
Personal details | |
Born | James Paul Maher (1865-11-03)November 3, 1865 Brooklyn, New York, USA |
Died | July 31, 1946(1946-07-31) (aged 80) Keansburg, New Jersey |
Resting place | St. Joseph's Cemetery, Keyport, New Jersey USA |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Mary Jane Moran (m. 1890-1937, her death) |
Profession | Hatter Union treasurer Real estate broker |
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