John T. Coughlin

John T. Coughlin (January 1, 1873–June 13, 1936) was an American politician who served as mayor of Fall River, Massachusetts.

John T. Coughlin
Mayor of Fall River, Massachusetts
In office
1904–1910
Preceded byGeorge Grime
Succeeded byThomas F. Higgins
Personal details
BornJanuary 1, 1873
Fall River, Massachusetts
DiedJune 13, 1936 (aged 63)
Boston
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materBoston University School of Law
OccupationLawyer

Coughlin was born in Fall River on January 1, 1873, to Thomas and Margaret (Foley) Coughlin.[1] One of Coughlin's cousins, John W. Coughlin, served as Fall River mayor from 1891 to 1894.[2] Coughlin read law in the office of Hugh A. Dubuque and graduated from the Boston University School of Law in 1900.[1]

In 1904, Coughlin defeated Fall River Mayor George Grime by 749 votes.[3] In 1908 he was urged to run for Governor or Lieutenant Governor, but did not believe he was ready for a statewide race.[2][4] He was a candidate in the 1909 Massachusetts gubernatorial election, but was defeated at the Democratic state convention by James H. Vahey 384 votes to 198.[5] Coughlin did not run for reelection in 1910 and was succeeded by Thomas F. Higgins.[6] Coughlin died on June 13, 1936, at Baker Memorial Hospital following an operation.[1]

References
  1. "J. T. Coughlin, Fall River; Dead". The Boston Daily Globe. June 14, 1936.
  2. "Coughlin May Run". The Boston Daily Globe. September 18, 1906.
  3. "Daly Wins With 293". The Boston Daily Globe. December 14, 1904.
  4. "Coughlin to Enter Field". The Boston Daily Globe. August 22, 1909.
  5. "Vahey and Foss named". Boston Daily Globe. Boston, Mass. 1 October 1909. p. 1. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  6. "Vote In 15 Cities". The Boston Daily Globe. December 7, 1910.
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