Edward J. Sullivan
Edward J. Sullivan | |
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| Clerk of Courts for Middlesex County, Massachusetts | |
| In office 1959–2006 | |
| Preceded by | Charles T. Hughes[1] |
| Succeeded by | Michael A. Sullivan |
| Mayor of Cambridge, Massachusetts | |
| In office 1956–1957 | |
| Preceded by | |
| Succeeded by | Tom McNamara |
| Member of the City Council of Cambridge, Massachusetts | |
| In office 1949–1959 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1921 Cambridge, Massachusetts[2] |
| Died | July 24, 2007 (aged 85) Cambridge, Massachusetts[2] |
| Resting place | Cambridge Cemetery[2] |
| Political party | Democratic[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Jacqueline S. Scully |
| Parents | Michael (Mickey the Dude) and Mary (Hart) Sullivan |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy[2] |
| Battles/wars |
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Formerly the
Edward J. Sullivan (1921 – July 24, 2007) was clerk of courts for Middlesex County, Massachusetts and mayor of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Edward's brother, Walter J. Sullivan also served as Mayor of Cambridge, as did his nephew, Michael. As clerk of courts, he instituted the one-day–one-case jury system.[3] He was succeeded as clerk of courts by his nephew, Michael A. Sullivan, after holding the position for 48 years.[4] The former Middlesex Superior Court building was named the in his honor.
External links[]
- The City of Cambridge Assessors website: The Edward J. Sullivan "Hi-rise" courthouse (at 48 Thorndike)
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Staff Writer of The Christian Science Monitor (November 6, 1958), Democrats Break GOP County Holds Veteran DA Unseated Record Democratic Vote, Boston, MA: The Christian Science Monitor, p. 2.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f Abel, David (July 26, 2007), Edward Sullivan, 86, clerk of courts, Cambridge icon, Boston, MA: The Boston Globe, p. .
- ^ Cambridge obituary
- ^ Boston Globe obituary
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