John V. Sheridan
John V. Sheridan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Senate | |
| In office 1917 - 1918 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 3, 1879 New York City |
| Died | October 14, 1947 |
| Occupation | Lawyer, Politician |
John V. Sheridan (February 3, 1879 in New York City – October 14, 1947) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Life
Sheridan was a member of the New York State Assembly (New York Co., 35th D.) in 1907, 1908 and 1909.
He was a member of the New York State Senate (22nd D.) in 1917 and 1918.
During the 1930s, he opposed the Democratic leader of the Bronx Edward J. Flynn; and in 1938, he supported Republican Thomas E. Dewey for Governor.
Sources
- BRONX DEMOCRAT SUPPORTS DEWEY; Ex-State Senator J. V. Sheridan Urges Independents to Back Rotation in Office in NYT on October 23, 1938 (subscription required)
- JOHN V. SHERIDAN, 67, FLYNN'S FOE IN BRONX in NYT on October 15, 1947 (subscription required)