John C. Mahoney (mayor) explained

John C. Mahoney
Order:41st
Office:Mayor of Worcester, Massachusetts
Term Start:1932
Term End:1935
Predecessor:Michael J. O'Hara
Birth Date:22 March 1881
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John C. Mahoney (March 22, 1881  - July 12, 1946) was an American politician who served as the 41st Mayor of Worcester, Massachusetts from 1932 to 1935.[1]

Mahoney was born in Cork, Ireland on March 22, 1881. He was a lawyer, and a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1911 to 1914. Mahoney was elected mayor of Worcester in 1932[2] and served until 1935. His salary as mayor was $7,500.[2] He was a delegate from Massachusetts to the 1932 and 1940 Democratic National Conventions. Mahoney was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Elks, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles.[3]

Mahoney died on July 12, 1946.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Worcester Mayors . Worcester Public Library . 11 April 2019.
  2. Book: The Worcester Directory . 1932 . Sampson & Murdock Co. . 33.
  3. Web site: The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Mahoney . The Political Graveyard . 11 April 2019.