Edward A. Maher
Edward A. Maher | |
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.jpg) From 1906's Albany Chronicles: A History of the City Arranged Chronologically | |
| Mayor of Albany, New York | |
| In office May 1, 1888 – May 4, 1890 | |
| Preceded by | John Boyd Thacher |
| Succeeded by | James Hilton Manning |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the Albany County 3rd District | |
| In office January 1, 1883 – December 31, 1884 | |
| Preceded by | Amasa J. Parker Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Patrick Murray |
| President of the Albany County, New York Board of Supervisors | |
| In office 1879–1883 | |
| Preceded by | Jesse C. Dayton |
| Succeeded by | Ansel C. Requa |
| Member of the Albany County, New York Board of Supervisors from the 4th Ward of Albany | |
| In office 1876–1883 | |
| Preceded by | James Macfarlane |
| Succeeded by | Patrick Cuddy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 20, 1848 Albany, New York |
| Died | September 13, 1920 (aged 72) Manhattan, New York |
| Resting place | Saint Raymond's Cemetery, Bronx, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jane "Jennie" S. Tiernan (m. 1869–1910, her death) |
| Children | 8 |
| Parent(s) | Thomas Maher Julia (Pendergast) Maher |
| Education | Albany Normal School |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Edward A. Maher (May 20, 1848 – September 13, 1920) was a business executive and political figure from Albany, New York. A Democrat, he was most notable for his two terms in the New York State Assembly from 1883 to 1884 and his term as mayor of Albany from 1888 to 1890.
Early life[edit]
Edward Augustin Maher was born in Albany, New York, on May 20, 1848, the son of Thomas Maher and Julia (Pendergast) Maher.[1] He was educated at Albany's Christian Brothers Academy and was an 1867 graduate of the Albany Normal School (now the State University of New York at Albany).[1][2] Maher pursued a business and banking career, and became manager of the Albany Electric Illuminating Company and president of Albany's South End Bank.[1]
Political career[edit]
Maher was active in politics and government as a Democrat and served in a variety of elected and appointed positions.[1] From 1876 to 1883 he represented Albany's Fourth Ward on the Albany County Board of Supervisors,[1] and in 1879 he was chosen to serve as the board's president.[2] From 1878 to 1880, he was a clerk of the New York Supreme Court,[2] and from 1878 to 1881 he was deputy county clerk of Albany County.[1]
In 1882, he was elected to the New York State Assembly, and he was reelected in 1883.[1] From 1888 to 1890, Maher served as mayor of Albany.[1]
Later life[edit]
In 1892, Maher moved to New York City, where he served as president of the Union Railway, a venture that combined several streetcar franchises into one company.[1] When the Union Railway became part of the Third Avenue Railway in 1896, Maher was appointed to serve as Third Avenue's vice president.[3] In 1917, Maher succeeded to the presidency of the Third Avenue line, and he retired in 1918.[3]
Death and burial[edit]
Maher died at his Manhattan home on September 13, 1920.[3] He was buried in the old section of Saint Raymond's Cemetery in the Bronx.
Family[edit]
In 1869, Maher married Jane "Jennie" S. Tiernan of Albany.[1] They were the parents of eight children: Thomas, Edward, Julia, Jane, Robert, Kathleen, Florence, and John.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Manning, James Hilton (1906). New York State Men: Biographic Studies and Character Portraits. Albany, NY: The Argus Company. p. 170 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b c Harsha, David Addison (1891). Noted Living Albanians and State Officials. Albany, NY: Weed, Parsons and Company. p. 231 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b c "Edward A. Maher Dies Suddenly At 72". The New York Times. New York, NY. September 15, 1920. p. 9 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Reynolds, Cuyler (1906). Albany Chronicles: A History of the City Arranged Chronologically. Albany, NY: J. B. Lyon Company. p. 712 – via Archive.org.