About Matthew Maguire
Lived 1850 – 1917 (aged 66–67). Matthew Maguire was an American trade unionist.
Charles H. Matchett and Matthew Maguire, The People, July 19, 1896
Matthew Maguire (April 5, 1842 – January 9, 1915) was a New Jersey machinist. In 1896, Maguire was the vice-presidential nominee of the Socialist Labor Party of America. Running on the ticket alongside Charles H. Matchett, the pair were on 20 state ballots and received 36,367 votes. The campaign received more votes than any other SLP ticket until 1944.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Matthew Maguire?
machinist, activist and proposer of the Labor Day holiday
When was Matthew Maguire born?
Matthew Maguire was born on 28 June 1850 in New York City.
When did Matthew Maguire die?
Matthew Maguire died in 1917 in Paterson.
What was Matthew Maguire's occupation?
Matthew Maguire was a trade unionist.
What nationality was Matthew Maguire?
Matthew Maguire was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Matthew Maguire (labor activist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Matthew Maguire. https://biography.guide/matthew-maguire/
MLA: "Matthew Maguire." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/matthew-maguire/.
Chicago: "Matthew Maguire." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/matthew-maguire/.
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