About John T. Coughlin
Lived 1873 – 1936 (aged 63). John T. Coughlin was an American lawyer.
John T. Coughlin (January 1, 1873 – June 13, 1936) was an American politician who served as mayor of Fall River, Massachusetts.
Coughlin was born in Fall River on January 1, 1873, to Thomas and Margaret (Foley) Coughlin. In 1908 he was urged to run for Governor or Lieutenant Governor, but did not believe he was ready for a statewide race. He was a candidate in the 1909 Massachusetts gubernatorial election, but was defeated at the Democratic state convention by James H. Vahey 384 votes to 198. Coughlin did not run for reelection in 1910 and was succeeded by Thomas F. Higgins. Coughlin died on June 13, 1936, at Baker Memorial Hospital following an operation.
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American politician (1873–1936)
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John T. Coughlin was born on 1 January 1873 in Fall River, Massachusetts.
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John T. Coughlin died on 13 June 1936 in Boston.
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John T. Coughlin was a lawyer.
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John T. Coughlin was American.
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