Michael J. McCarthy (politician)

Michael J. McCarthy (October 23, 1890 – June 12, 1955) was an American politician who was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives and Massachusetts Commissioner of Veterans' Services.

Michael J. McCarthy
Massachusetts Commissioner of Veterans' Services
In office
1955–1955
Preceded byWilliam E. McNamara (acting)
Succeeded byNathaniel M. Hurwitz
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 5th Plymouth District
In office
1943–1955
Preceded byLeo F. Nourse
Succeeded byMalcolm Blanchard Boyton
Personal details
BornOctober 23, 1890
East Bridgewater, Massachusetts
DiedJune 12, 1955 (aged 64)
East Bridgewater, Massachusetts
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican

McCarthy was born on October 23, 1890, in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts.[1] He spent his entire life in the town. He was a member of its board of selectmen for 19 years and town clerk for 21.[2] From 1943 to 1955, McCarthy represented the 5th Plymouth District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.[1] In 1954 he was the Republican nominee for Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. He lost to incumbent Edward J. Cronin 56% to 43%.[3] In January 1955, McCarthy was appointed Commissioner of Veterans' Services by Governor Christian A. Herter. McCarthy died on June 12, 1955, at his home.[2]

See also

References
  1. Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1953-54. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
  2. "Michael J. McCarthy". The Boston Daily Globe. June 13, 1955.
  3. Massachusetts Election Statistics 1954. p. 5.
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