James Cosgrove (politician)

James Cosgrove (August 26, 1861 – March 26, 1911) was a businessman, politician, and developer in South Carolina. He served four terms in the South Carolina House of Representatives,[1][2] and had previously served two terms as mayor of Sullivan's Island, South Carolina.[3] Cosgrove Avenue was named in his honor.[3] A native of Charleston, Cosgrove was involved in real estate and insurance.[3]

He was Irish. He went to various schools including the High School of Charleston. He ran a mineral water and beverage business in Charleston, South Carolina with his father.[4]

References
  1. Society, American-Irish Historical (February 19, 1912). "The Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society". The Society – via Google Books.
  2. Senate, South Carolina General Assembly (February 19, 1906). "Journal of the Senate of the State of South Carolina, Being the Sessions of ..." Charles P. Pelham, State Printer – via Google Books.
  3. Snowden, Yates; Cutler, Harry Gardner (February 19, 1920). "History of South Carolina". Lewis Publishing Company – via Google Books.
  4. Gabaccia, Donna R. (June 30, 2009). We Are What We Eat: Ethnic Food and the Making of Americans. Harvard University Press. ISBN 9780674037441 – via Google Books.


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