Edward J. Sullivan

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 Edward J. Sullivan Courthouse in his honor.

For other people named Edward Sullivan, see Edward Sullivan (disambiguation).
Edward J. Sullivan
Clerk of Courts for Middlesex County, Massachusetts
In office
1959–2006
Preceded byCharles T. Hughes[1]
Succeeded byMichael A. Sullivan
Mayor of Cambridge, Massachusetts
In office
1956–1957
Preceded byJohn J. Foley
Succeeded byTom McNamara
Member of the City Council
of Cambridge, Massachusetts
In office
1949–1959
Personal details
Born1921 (1921)
Cambridge, Massachusetts[2]
DiedJuly 24, 2007 (2007-07-25) (aged 85)
Cambridge, Massachusetts[2]
Resting placeCambridge Cemetery[2]
Political partyDemocratic[1]
SpouseJacqueline S. Scully
Parent(s)Michael (Mickey the Dude) and Mary (Hart) Sullivan
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy[2]
Battles/wars
Formerly the Edward J. Sullivan Courthouse

References
  1. 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.
  2. Abel, David (July 26, 2007), Edward Sullivan, 86, clerk of courts, Cambridge icon, Boston, MA: The Boston Globe, p. .
  3. Cambridge obituary
  4. Boston Globe obituary


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