Matthew J. Cahill

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

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]

Early life

Cahill 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

Cahill 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

1. "Caelia to Caiman". politicalgraveyard.com. 1996. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
2. "Borough Presidents". The New York Times. November 9, 1921. p. 2. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
3. "Cahill, Matthew J." ourcampaigns.com. September 6, 2005. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
4. "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.

Political offices
Preceded by Calvin D. Van Name	Staten Island Borough President 1922	Succeeded by John A. Lynch