John C. Mahoney (March 22, 1881 – July 12, 1946) was an American politician who served as the 41st Mayor of Worcester, Massachusetts from 1932 to 1935.[1]
John C. Mahoney | |
|---|---|
| 41st Mayor of Worcester, Massachusetts | |
| In office 1932–1935 | |
| Preceded by | Michael J. O'Hara |
| Succeeded by | Walter J. Cookson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 22, 1881 Cork, Ireland |
| Died | July 12, 1946 (aged 65) |
| Citizenship | American |
Mahoney was born in Cork, Ireland on March 22, 1881. He was a lawyer, and a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1911 to 1914. Mahoney was elected mayor of Worcester in 1932[2] and served until 1935. His salary as mayor was $7,500.[2] He was a delegate from Massachusetts to the 1932 and 1940 Democratic National Conventions. Mahoney was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Elks, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles.[3]
Mahoney died on July 12, 1946.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Worcester Mayors". Worcester Public Library. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
- ^ a b The Worcester Directory. Sampson & Murdock Co. 1932. p. 33.
- ^ a b "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Mahoney". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
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