Matthew T. Cronin
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Preceded byJohn J. Cain
Succeeded byDr. Bert J. Daly
BornSeptember 1868
New Jersey, United States
DiedOctober 23, 1931 (aged 63)
Matthew T. Cronin | |
|---|---|
| 10th Mayor of Bayonne | |
| In office 1912–1914 | |
| Preceded by | John J. Cain |
| Succeeded by | Dr. Bert J. Daly |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 1868 New Jersey, United States |
| Died | October 23, 1931 (aged 63) |
| Party | Democrat |
| Spouse | Mae Elizabeth McCurry |
Matthew T. Cronin (September 1868 – October 23, 1931) was an American politician. Cronin served in office from 1912 to 1914 as the 10th mayor of Bayonne, New Jersey. As mayor of Bayonne, he was succeeded by Bert J. Daly.
Cronin succeeded John J. Cain in the Democratic primaries and went on to win the general election for mayor of Bayonne, New Jersey. Most notably, he was responsible in improving Bayonne's water supply during his term. He ran for a second term as Bayonne's mayor but ultimately lost to Bert J. Daly in the democratic primaries. Daly went on to become the 11th mayor of Bayonne.