Edward A. Maher

Edward A. Maher (May 20, 1848 – September 13, 1920) was a business executive and political figure from Albany, New York. A Democrat, he was most notable for his two terms in the New York State Assembly from 1883 to 1884 and his term as mayor of Albany from 1888 to 1890.

Early life Edward Augustin Maher was born in Albany, New York, on May 20, 1848, the son of Thomas Maher and Julia (Pendergast) Maher. He was educated at Albany's Christian Brothers Academy and was an 1867 graduate of the Albany Normal School (now the State University of New York at Albany). Maher pursued a business and banking career, and became manager of the Albany Electric Illuminating Company and president of Albany's South End Bank. In 1917, Maher succeeded to the presidency of the Third Avenue line, and he retired in 1918.