James M. Geraghty
Hon. James M. Geraghty | |
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Washington State Supreme Court | |
In office 1933–1940 | |
Appointed by | Governor Clarence D. Martin |
Personal details | |
Born | February 2, 1870 County Mayo, Ireland |
Died | April 29, 1940 Spokane, Washington | (aged 70)
Nationality | American |
Relations | Jack Geraghty, grandson |
James M. Geraghty (February 2, 1870 – April 29, 1940) was an
Personal background
James M. Geraghty was born on February 2, 1870, in
In December 1939, Geraghty began experiencing symptoms from a recurring kidney disease and died on April 29, 1940, in Spokane.[2]
Professional background
Following his graduation from business school, Geraghty joined the staff of the City of Spokane's
When the state legislature elected
In 1905, Geraghty was appointed under a Democratic administration to serve a two-year term as city attorney in Spokane in the same office where he previously worked as a stenographer. In 1916, under a nonpartisan city administration, he returned to the same office, serving until 1910, when he was selected to serve as a member of Governor Martin's cabinet.[2]
Family
Geraghty is the grandfather of
References
- ^ "At Ease If You Can't Take The Heat, Get Out Of Jack Geraghty's Kitchen - Spokesman.com - Oct. 26, 1997". Spokesman.com. Retrieved 2013-02-20.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Justice James M. Geraghty". Temple of Justice. 1933-08-15. Archived from the original on 2013-02-23. Retrieved 2013-02-20.
- ^ "Jack Geraghty (BA, 1956): Former mayor of Spokane, publisher, and civic leader". Com.washington.edu. 2011-10-01. Archived from the original on 2013-02-24. Retrieved 2013-03-13.
- ^ "At Ease If You Can't Take The Heat, Get Out Of Jack Geraghty's Kitchen". The Spokesman-Review. 1997-10-26. Retrieved 2013-03-13.
- ^ "Jack Geraghty Wins Spokane Mayoral Race". Lewiston Morning Tribune. 1993-11-05. Retrieved 2013-02-21.