Charles J. McCormack
Charles J. McCormack | |
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| 2nd Borough President of Staten Island | |
| In office January 1, 1914 – July 11, 1915 | |
| Preceded by | George Cromwell |
| Succeeded by | Spire Pitou, Jr. (acting) |
| New York State Assemblyman from Richmond County | |
| In office 1903–1903 | |
| Preceded by | Ferdinand C. Townsend |
| Succeeded by | George Bechtel |
| Constituency | Richmond County |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1865 New York City, New York (state) |
| Died | July 11, 1915 Rosebank, Staten Island |
| Cause of death | Bright's disease |
| Resting place | St. Peter's Cemetery |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | Vincent (son), May (daughter) |
| Residence | New Brighton, Staten Island |
Charles J. McCormack (1865 – July 11, 1915) was an American businessman who was a New York City politician in the early part of the 20th century.[1]
Early life and career
[edit]McCormack was born in Manhattan in 1865, and attended local public schools. He started his working career at the real estate concern of Hugh Grant before the latter became Mayor of New York City. In 1895, McCormack moved to Staten Island, where he worked for lawyers as a searcher of title deeds.[1]
Political career
[edit]McCormack became active in local politics, and was elected to the New York State Assembly in 1902, representing Richmond County in the 126th New York State Legislature. From 1904 to 1907 he was Sheriff of Richmond County, and in 1907, with the backing of Mayor George McClellan, he became the leader of the Democratic Party on Staten Island, replacing long-time local Democratic boss Nicholas Muller.[1][2] In 1908, McClellan removed Muller as Commissioner of Taxes and Assessments because of the latter's own large tax delinquency and appoint McCormack in his place. McCormack also served as a deputy water commissioner. In November 1913 he was elected to the Staten Island borough presidency, and served until his death in 1915.[1][3][4]
Death
[edit]In early 1915 McCormack became ill with Bright's disease. His case was not curable, and he died early in the morning of July 11, 1915, at Mount Manresa, a retreat for Catholic laymen, at Rosebank, on Staten Island. He was survived by his wife, his son Vincent, and his daughter May.[1] McCormack was very popular as borough president, and his funeral was described at that time as the largest throng ever on Staten Island.[5] After lying in state at Staten Island Borough Hall, his body was taken to St. Peter's Church for the funeral service, and then to St. Peter's Cemetery on Staten Island for burial.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "C. J. M'Cormack Dies After Long Illness – Borough President of Richmond Expires in a Catholic Retreat on Staten Island – Once With Mayor Grant – Defeated Nicholas Muller as Leader, Later Elected Sheriff – Stire Pitou, Jr., May Succeed Him". The New York Times. July 12, 1915. p. 7. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
- ^ "Democratic League After Nick Muller – Staten Islanders to Run Sheriff McCormack Against Him – Want a Leader, Not a Boss – The League's Platform Calls for a Candidate Who, If Elected, Will Distribute Patronage Equitably". The New York Times. August 21, 1906. p. 4. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
- ^ "Tammany's Rout Made Complete in City and State — New York City Gave Mitchel a Plurality of 121,209 Over McCall — One Lone Office Saved — Wigwam May Get a Vote in the Board of Estimate from McCormack — Werner's Fate Is in Doubt — With Returns from 4 Counties Incomplete He May Have Lost Chief Judgeship — Hiscock, Associate, Wins — 29 Out of 46 Assemblymen Who Impeached Sulzer Are Beaten — Cardozo Wins in the City — Heavy Fusion Vote in the Bronx Deprives Tammany of a Supreme Court Judgeship". The New York Times. November 6, 1913. p. 1. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
- ^ Murlin, Edgar (1908). The New York Red Book. Albany, N.Y.: J.B. Lyon Company. p. 151. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
- ^ a b "Throng Pays Honor to C. J. M'Cormack – Body of the President of the Borough of Richmond Is Viewed by Thousands – Noted Men at the Funeral – Mayor Mitchel and Other City Officials Honorary Pallbearers for Former Colleague". The New York Times. July 15, 1915. p. 9. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
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