Matthew J. Cahill (1869 – July 14, 1922) was an American politician who served as the 4th Staten Island Borough President as a member of the Democratic party from January 1, 1922, until his death in office on July 14, 1922.[1][2]
Matthew J. Cahill | |
|---|---|
| 4th Staten Island Borough President | |
| In office January 1, 1922 – July 14, 1922 | |
| Preceded by | Calvin D. Van Name |
| Succeeded by | John A. Lynch |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1869 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | July 14, 1922 (aged 53) New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 1 |
Early life
editCahill was born in 1869 in New York City and married Mary B. Sheridan; the couple had a daughter who died in childhood.
Political career and death
editCahill was elected on November 8, 1921, as the 4th Staten Island Borough President with 18,390 votes or 57.49% in a four-person race, with his closest opponent Republican nominee and former Staten Island Borough President George Cromwell receiving 13,209 votes or 41.29%. Cahill was sworn in as Borough President on January 1, 1922, and served until his sudden death in office on July 14, 1922.[3] Cahill was buried in Saint Peter's Cemetery in Staten Island.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Caelia to Caiman". politicalgraveyard.com. 1996. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "Borough Presidents". The New York Times. November 9, 1921. p. 2. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "Cahill, Matthew J." ourcampaigns.com. September 6, 2005. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "Matthew J. Cahill Dies Suddenly — Borough President of Richmond Stricken With Acute Indigestion After Attending a Dinner — Looked Like Mayor Hylan — Democratic Leader for Many Years Had Stormy Career in Office — His Body to Lie in State". The New York Times. July 15, 1922. p. 9. Retrieved January 25, 2024.