Michael J. Coffey
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"Michael Coffey" redirects here. For other uses, see Michael Coffey (Illinois politician).
Michael J. Coffey (c. 1840 – March 23, 1907) was an American politician from New York who served in the American Civil War and was an influential Democrat in New York City in the latter half of the 19th century.
Quick Facts Member of the New York Senate, Preceded by ...
Michael J.Coffey | |
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Member of the New York Senate | |
In office January 1, 1894 – January 1, 1901 | |
Preceded by | John McCarty |
Succeeded by | James H. McCabe |
Constituency | 2nd District (1894–1896) 5th District (1896–1901) |
Member of the New York General Assembly | |
In office January 1, 1874 – January 1, 1876 | |
Preceded by | Dominick Roche |
Succeeded by | John Stanley |
Constituency | 3rd District (1874–1876) |
In office January 1, 1884 – January 1, 1885 | |
Preceded by | Thomas J. Sheridan |
Succeeded by | James A. McMahon |
Constituency | 5th District (1884–1885) |
Personal details | |
Born | 1838 County Cork, Ireland |
Died | March 23, 1907 Brooklyn New York |
Cause of death | Cancer |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Mary Coffey |
Children | Joseph Coffey Florence Coffey James Coffey Marie Coffey |
Parent(s) | James Coffey Eliza Coffey |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1861–1864 |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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