James P. Maher

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
BornJames Paul Maher
(1865-11-03)November 3, 1865
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedJuly 31, 1946(1946-07-31) (aged 80)
Resting placeSt. Joseph's Cemetery,
Keyport, New Jersey
PartyDemocratic
SpouseMary Jane Moran (m. 1890-1937, her death)
ProfessionHatter
Union treasurer
Real estate broker
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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 from 1911 to 1921.