Frederick W. Kavanaugh
American politician and businessman from New York
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Frederick William Kavanaugh (September 10, 1871 – December 2, 1940) was an American businessman and politician from New York. He served on the New York State Senate.
September 10, 1871
Frederick W. Kavanaugh | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Senate from the 32nd district | |
| In office January 1, 1921 – December 31, 1924 | |
| Preceded by | James W. Yelverton |
| Succeeded by | Thomas C. Brown |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Frederick William Kavanaugh September 10, 1871 Waterford, New York, U.S. |
| Died | December 2, 1940 (aged 69) Waterford, New York, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Suicide by gunshot |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Lillian May LeRoy (m. 1891) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | George W. Kavanaugh (brother) |
| Occupation | Politician, businessman |
Early life
Kavanaugh was born September 10, 1871 in Waterford, Saratoga County, New York. He was the son of Luke Kavanaugh (born 1830 in Dublin) and Mary Monaghan.[1] Assemblyman George W. Kavanaugh (born c. 1863) was his brother.
Career
Kavanaugh was supervisor of the Town of Waterford in 1903.[2] He was the sheriff of Saratoga County, New York from 1904 to 1906.
Kavanaugh was a member of the New York State Senate (32nd D.) from 1921 to 1924, sitting in the 144th, 145th, 146th and 147th New York State Legislatures. He was a Repbulican.
Personal life
On December 9, 1891, he married Lillian May LeRoy (1871–1921), and they had two children.[1]He killed himself on December 2, 1940, at his home in Waterford, New York, by shooting himself.[3]