Stephen J. Colahan

Stephen J. Colahan (December 25, 1841 – December 10, 1874) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.

Early life and education Colahan was born on December 25, 1841, in New York City, New York, the son of J. H. and Mary Colahan. The son of a judge, Colahan attended St. John's College in Fordham and New York University School of Law, graduating from the latter in 1862. After his graduation, he married and went on a European tour. His observations from the tour were published in a series of letters to leading newspapers. He was re-elected to the office in November 1874, a month before his death. Sylvester Malone delivered the eulogy at his funeral. He was buried in Calvary Cemetery.