John Cashmore (June 7, 1895 – May 7, 1961) was an American politician from New York City who served as Borough President of Brooklyn from 1940 until his death in 1961.
John Cashmore | |
|---|---|
| Borough President of Brooklyn | |
| In office 1940–1961 | |
| Succeeded by | John F. Hayes |
| Member of the New York State Democratic Committee | |
| In office 1938–1944 | |
| Member of the New York State Assembly for the 5th Kings County district | |
| In office January 1, 1923 – December 31, 1923 | |
| Preceded by | James H. Caulfield Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Joseph C. H. Flynn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 7, 1895 |
| Died | May 7, 1961 (aged 65) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Edythe Tenney (m. 1926) |
| Children | James John Cashmore |
| Known for | Inspiration for Cat's in the Cradle |
Career
editBusiness
editCashmore was an aide to the general manager of the New York Edison Company and a furniture manufacturer.[1]
Politics
editCashmore was a member of the New York State Assembly (Kings Co., 5th D.) in 1923.[2] He was a member of the New York State Democratic Committee from 1938 to 1944. Cashmore was elected as Brooklyn Borough president in 1940, succeeding Raymond V. Ingersoll.[3] He held this position until 1961, though he was unsuccessfully challenged in the 1945 election by George A. Arkwright.[4] He was the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senator from New York in 1952, but was defeated by the incumbent Republican Irving M. Ives.[5] He was a delegate to the 1948, 1952, 1956 and 1960 Democratic National Conventions.
Personal life
editCashmore married Edythe Tenney (1898–1972) in 1926.[6] They had one son, James John Cashmore (1931–1977).
In popular culture
editThe 1974 Harry Chapin song "Cat's in the Cradle" was based in part on John Cashmore's relationship with his son James, to whom Chapin's wife had been previously married.
Sources
editExternal links
editReferences
edit- ^ "John Cashmore". The Tablet. May 13, 1961. p. 13.
- ^ "Democrats of 5th Name Candidates". The Standard Union. August 16, 1923. p. 3.
- ^ Heckscher, August (1978). When LaGuardia was mayor: New York's legendary years. New York: Norton. p. 291.
- ^ "Cashmore, M'Donald Win By Big Margins". The Brooklyn Citizen. November 7, 1945. p. 1.
- ^ Eisenstadt, Peter, ed. (2005). The Encyclopedia of New York State. Syracuse University Press. p. 1614. ISBN 9780815608080.
- ^ "Cashmore's Secret Bared, Edythe Tenney His Bride". Times Union. February 6, 1926. p. 4.