Horace T. Cahill
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Horace T. Cahill | |
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54th Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts | |
In office January 5, 1939 – January 3, 1945 | |
Governor | Leverett Saltonstall |
Preceded by | Francis E. Kelly |
Succeeded by | Robert F. Bradford |
Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
In office 1937–1938 | |
Preceded by | Leverett Saltonstall |
Succeeded by | Christian Herter |
Personal details | |
Born | [1] New York City[1] | December 12, 1894
Died | August 22, 1976 Quincy, Massachusetts | (aged 81)
Political party | Republican |
Horace Tracy Cahill (December 12, 1894 – August 22, 1976) was an American
lieutenant governor of Massachusetts. In 1944 Cahill was the unsuccessfully Republican candidate for governor
.
Early life
Cahill was born to George William and Alice Gertrude (Dallon) Cahill in New York City on December 12, 1894.[1] After his father's death Cahill moved with his family to Boston, Massachusetts.[1]
Career
Prior to becoming a politician, Cahill served in the United States Army in World War I.[2] From 1947 to 1973 he was a Superior Court judge. There is an auditorium in Braintree, Massachusetts named in his honor.[3][4]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d Sharp, James Roger; Sharp, Nancy Weatherly (2000). "American Legislative Leaders in the Northeast, 1911-1994". Westport, Connecticut: Greenwood Press. p. 69.
- ^ "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Caelia to Caiman". politicalgraveyard.com. Retrieved 2015-11-14.
- ^ "Braintree Town Council seeks new chambers". The Patriot Ledger, Quincy, MA. Retrieved 2015-11-14.
- Newspapers.com.