Lawrence Fagan

Lawrence Fagan (January 1, 1851 - May 9, 1921) was an American business owner and Democratic politician who served as the twenty-second mayor of Hoboken, New Jersey, and served in the New Jersey General Assembly for two terms from 1889 to 1890.

Biography Fagan was born on New Year's Day, January 1, 1851, in Dublin, Ireland and emigrated to the United States with his parents as a child. He served as a volunteer fireman, and became interested in politics. Fagan was elected to the New Jersey General Assembly in 1888 and served two terms. While an Assemblyman, Fagan became known for his proposal to split Hudson County by allowing the northern towns to secede and form a new Hamilton County.

He died on May 9, 1921, at his home on 1000 Hudson Street, Hoboken, NJ.

Political career Fagan first entered politics as the Democratic candidate for the NJ House of Assembly in 1888. His opponent was William Letts. During his first term, he was a member of the committees on ways and means, municipal corporations, unfinished businesses, State Library, and Soldier's Home. He was re-elected in 1895, 1897, and 1899.