Cornelius Augustine McGlennon
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Cornelius Augustine McGlennon (December 10, 1878 – June 13, 1931) was an American
Democratic Party
politician
who represented from 1919 to 1921.
on December 10, 1878. Throughout his younger years he attended Holy Cross School in Harrison, New Jersey
, and St. Francis Xavier’s High School
in New York City
.
McGlennon later attended college and graduated from Seton Hall College
in South Orange, New Jersey
in 1899. After this, he became a public and high-school principal from 1901 until 1926. Cornelius also studied law at the New Jersey Law School in Newark, New Jersey
before he was admitted to the bar in 1916. McGlennon practiced law in East Newark, New Jersey
. Sometime afterwards, McGlennon's interest piqued in politics. McGlennon served as member of the New Jersey Senate
in 1917 and 1918, and then served as Democratic floor leader in 1918. McGlennon also continued his political foray to be Mayor of East Newark, New Jersey
from 1907 to 1919.
In 1918, Democrat McGlennon, then majority leader of the state senate, defeated Republican
William Ross by just 299 votes out of more than 25,000 cast. McGlennon was then the elected representative to the 66th United States Congress
(March 4, 1919 – March 3, 1921), representing New Jersey's 8th congressional district
in the United States House of Representatives
, but was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1920 to the 67th United States Congress
. He served as a delegate to the 1920 Democratic National Convention
. In 1924, he was appointed judge of the New Jersey Court of Errors and Appeals and served until his death. Cornelius also was acting supervising principal at Harrison, New Jersey
from 1926 to 1931.
He died in Newark, New Jersey
on June 13, 1931 at the age of 52. McGlennon was buried in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
in East Orange, New Jersey
.
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who represented from 1919 to 1921.
Biography
McGlennon was born in East Newark, New JerseyEast Newark, New Jersey
East Newark is a borough in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 2,406. The borough is a suburb of the nearby city of Newark....
on December 10, 1878. Throughout his younger years he attended Holy Cross School in Harrison, New Jersey
Harrison, New Jersey
Harrison is a town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the town's population was 13,620. The town is a suburb of the nearby city of Newark, New Jersey.-Geography:Harrison is located at ....
, and St. Francis Xavier’s High School
Xavier High School (New York City)
Xavier High School is a independent Jesuit university-preparatory high school for young men located at 30 West 16th Street, in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. It was founded in 1847, as the College of St. Francis Xavier by Father John Larkin, S.J...
in New York City
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McGlennon later attended college and graduated from Seton Hall College
Seton Hall University
Seton Hall University is a private Roman Catholic university in South Orange, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1856 by Archbishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Seton Hall is the oldest diocesan university in the United States. Seton Hall is also the oldest and largest Catholic university in the...
in South Orange, New Jersey
South Orange, New Jersey
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 16,964 people, 5,522 households, and 3,766 families residing in the township. The population density was 5,945.3 people per square mile . There were 5,671 housing units at an average density of 1,987.5 per square mile...
in 1899. After this, he became a public and high-school principal from 1901 until 1926. Cornelius also studied law at the New Jersey Law School in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, New Jersey
Newark is the largest city in the American state of New Jersey, and the seat of Essex County. As of the 2010 United States Census, Newark had a population of 277,140, maintaining its status as the largest municipality in New Jersey. It is the 68th largest city in the U.S...
before he was admitted to the bar in 1916. McGlennon practiced law in East Newark, New Jersey
East Newark, New Jersey
East Newark is a borough in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 2,406. The borough is a suburb of the nearby city of Newark....
. Sometime afterwards, McGlennon's interest piqued in politics. McGlennon served as member of the New Jersey Senate
New Jersey Senate
The New Jersey Senate was established as the upper house of the New Jersey Legislature by the Constitution of 1844, replacing the Legislative Council. From 1844 until 1965 New Jersey's counties elected one Senator, each. Under the 1844 Constitution the term of office was three years. The 1947...
in 1917 and 1918, and then served as Democratic floor leader in 1918. McGlennon also continued his political foray to be Mayor of East Newark, New Jersey
Mayor of East Newark, New Jersey
Mayors of East Newark, New Jersey*Joseph R. Smith 2011 to present*Harry R. Lawson 1957 to 1961.*Cornelius Augustine McGlennon 1907 to 1919.*Edward Kenny 1895 to ?, he was the first mayor....
from 1907 to 1919.
In 1918, Democrat McGlennon, then majority leader of the state senate, defeated Republican
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William Ross by just 299 votes out of more than 25,000 cast. McGlennon was then the elected representative to the 66th United States Congress
66th United States Congress
The Sixty-sixth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, comprising the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from March 4, 1919 to March 4, 1921, during the last two years of...
(March 4, 1919 – March 3, 1921), representing New Jersey's 8th congressional district
New Jersey's 8th congressional district
New Jersey's Eighth Congressional District is currently represented by Democrat Bill Pascrell.-Counties and municipalities in the district:For the 108th and successive Congresses , the district contains all, or portions of 2 counties and 21 municipalities.Essex County:Passaic County:2010...
in the United States House of Representatives
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, but was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1920 to the 67th United States Congress
67th United States Congress
The Sixty-seventh United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1921 to March 4, 1923, during the first two years...
. He served as a delegate to the 1920 Democratic National Convention
1920 Democratic National Convention
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. In 1924, he was appointed judge of the New Jersey Court of Errors and Appeals and served until his death. Cornelius also was acting supervising principal at Harrison, New Jersey
Harrison, New Jersey
Harrison is a town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the town's population was 13,620. The town is a suburb of the nearby city of Newark, New Jersey.-Geography:Harrison is located at ....
from 1926 to 1931.
He died in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, New Jersey
Newark is the largest city in the American state of New Jersey, and the seat of Essex County. As of the 2010 United States Census, Newark had a population of 277,140, maintaining its status as the largest municipality in New Jersey. It is the 68th largest city in the U.S...
on June 13, 1931 at the age of 52. McGlennon was buried in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Orange
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery is located in East Orange and Newark, New Jersey. The Garden State Parkway runs through the two halves of the cemetery . This cemetery was established in 1859 and is maintained by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark.-Notable burials:*Thomas J...
in East Orange, New Jersey
East Orange, New Jersey
East Orange is a city in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census the city's population 64,270, making it the state's 20th largest municipality, having dropped 5,554 residents from its population of 69,824 in the 2000 Census, when it was the state's 14th most...
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