Edward J. Sullivan Politician

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. He was succeeded as clerk of courts by his nephew, Michael A. Sullivan, after holding the position for 48 years. The former Middlesex Superior Court building was named the Edward J. Sullivan Courthouse in his honor.

Personal facts

Edward J. Sullivan
Birth dateJanuary 01, 1921
Birth place
Cambridge Massachusetts
Date of deathJuly 24, 2007
Place of death
Cambridge Massachusetts

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Office holder

military operations
World War II
military branch
United States Navy
office
Mayor of Cambridge Massachusetts
of Cambridge Massachusetts
Member of the City Council
Clerk of Courts for Middlesex County Massachusetts
party
Democratic Party (United States)
successor
Michael A. Sullivan
Tom McNamara (politician)

Edward J. Sullivan on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.cambridgema.gov/fiscalaffairs/PropertyDetail.cfm?PropertyId=761