Edward J. McDermott
American politician
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Edward John McDermott (October 29, 1852 – May 1, 1926) was an American politician, who served as the 31st lieutenant governor of Kentucky from 1911 to 1915, under Governor James B. McCreary. At the time, this was the highest political post ever achieved by a Catholic in Kentucky.[1]
GovernorJames B. McCreary
Preceded byWilliam Hopkinson Cox
Succeeded byJames D. Black
BornOctober 29, 1852
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Edward J. McDermott | |
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| 31st Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky | |
| In office December 12, 1911 – December 7, 1915 | |
| Governor | James B. McCreary |
| Preceded by | William Hopkinson Cox |
| Succeeded by | James D. Black |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 29, 1852 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | May 1, 1926 (aged 73) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Harvard University | |
| Profession | Lawyer |
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