Joseph J. Cahill
Joseph J. Cahill (February 18, 1857 – February 16, 1934) was an American politician from New York.
Life
Cahill was born on February 18, 1857, in Brooklyn, New York, the son of John Cahill and Susan Brackley.[1] His parents were Irish immigrants.[2]
After attending St. Francis Xavier's College in Manhattan, Cahill worked with his father in the produce business and was a member of the Produce Exchange. He later joined the liquor business.[3]
In 1890, Cahill was elected to the New York State Assembly as a Democrat, representing the Kings County 1st District. He served in the Assembly in 1891, 1892,[2] 1893,[4] and 1894.[5]
After he left the Assembly, Cahill had a saloon at 413 Henry Street. In 1905, he was arrested and found guilty of voter registration fraud. After trying to appeal the case for nearly 3 years, he was given a two-year sentence in Sing Sing prison.[6]
Cahill's wife was Margaret Hogan, and they had two sons and two daughters. He died on February 16, 1934, in Frank J. Quayle Jr.'s office at the Hotel St. George.[7] He was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery.
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External links
| New York Assembly | ||
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| Preceded by | New York State Assembly Kings County, 1st District 1891-1892 |
Succeeded by William J. Plant |
| Preceded by | New York State Assembly Kings County, 4th District 1893-1894 |
Succeeded by Frank Gallagher (Brooklyn) |
