John Cashmore
John Cashmore | |
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| Borough President of Brooklyn | |
| In office 1940–1961 | |
| Succeeded by | John F. Hayes |
| Member of the New York State Democratic Committee | |
| In office 1938–1944 | |
| Member of the New York State Assembly for the 5th Kings County district | |
| In office January 1, 1923 – December 31, 1923 | |
| Preceded by | James H. Caulfield Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Joseph C. H. Flynn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 7, 1895 |
| Died | May 7, 1961 (aged 65) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Edythe Tenney (m. 1926) |
| Children | James John Cashmore |
| Known for | Inspiration for Cat's in the Cradle |
John Cashmore (June 7, 1895 – May 7, 1961) was an American politician from New York City who served as Borough President of Brooklyn from 1940 until his death in 1961.
Career
[edit]Business
[edit]Cashmore was an aide to the general manager of the New York Edison Company and a furniture manufacturer.[1]
Politics
[edit]Cashmore was a member of the New York State Assembly (Kings Co., 5th D.) in 1923.[2] He was a member of the New York State Democratic Committee from 1938 to 1944. Cashmore was elected as Brooklyn Borough president in 1940, succeeding Raymond V. Ingersoll.[3] He held this position until 1961, though he was unsuccessfully challenged in the 1945 election by George A. Arkwright.[4] He was the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senator from New York in 1952, but was defeated by the incumbent Republican Irving M. Ives.[5] He was a delegate to the 1948, 1952, 1956 and 1960 Democratic National Conventions.
Personal life
[edit]Cashmore married Edythe Tenney (1898–1972) in 1926.[6] They had one son, James John Cashmore (1931–1977).
In popular culture
[edit]The 1974 Harry Chapin song "Cat's in the Cradle" was based in part on John Cashmore's relationship with his son James, to whom Chapin's wife had been previously married.
Sources
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[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "John Cashmore". The Tablet. May 13, 1961. p. 13.
- ^ "Democrats of 5th Name Candidates". The Standard Union. August 16, 1923. p. 3.
- ^ Heckscher, August (1978). When LaGuardia was mayor: New York's legendary years. New York: Norton. p. 291.
- ^ "Cashmore, M'Donald Win By Big Margins". The Brooklyn Citizen. November 7, 1945. p. 1.
- ^ Eisenstadt, Peter, ed. (2005). The Encyclopedia of New York State. Syracuse University Press. p. 1614. ISBN 9780815608080.
- ^ "Cashmore's Secret Bared, Edythe Tenney His Bride". Times Union. February 6, 1926. p. 4.
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