James P. Maher

James Paul Maher (November 3, 1865 July 31, 1946) was an American labor union official, businessman, and politician. A Democrat, he is most notable for his service as a U.S. Representative from New York, a position he held for five terms (1911-1921).

James P. Maher
Member of the
U.S. House of Representatives
from New York
In office
March 4, 1911  March 3, 1921
Preceded byOtto G. Foelker
Succeeded byMichael J. Hogan
Constituency3rd district (1911–13)
5th district (1913–19)
7th district (1919–21)
Mayor of Keansburg, New Jersey
In office
January 1, 1926  March 15, 1927
Preceded byThomas J. Gilmore
Succeeded byClarence H. Watson
Personal details
Born(1865-11-03)November 3, 1865
Brooklyn, New York, USA
DiedJuly 31, 1946(1946-07-31) (aged 80)
Keansburg, New Jersey
Resting placeSt. Joseph's Cemetery,
Keyport, New Jersey USA
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMary Jane Moran (m. 1890-1937, her death)
ProfessionHatter
Union treasurer
Real estate broker
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