Patrick T. Gaffey
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Patrick T. Gaffey | |
|---|---|
 Sketch by Carl Browne, 1880 | |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 12th district | |
| In office January 5, 1880 – January 3, 1881 | |
| Preceded by | Multi-member district |
| Succeeded by | Multi-member district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1853 Galway, Ireland |
| Died | April 11, 1889 (aged 36) |
| Party | Workingmen's (before 1881) Democratic (after 1881) |
| Spouse |
Minnie C. Kirby
(m. 1885; died 1886) |
| Relatives | John Tracy Gaffey (brother) |
| Occupation | Farmer, salesman, politician |
Patrick Tracy Gaffey[1] (1853 – April 11, 1889)[2] was an Irish American farmer, salesman and politician who served in the California State Assembly from 1880 to 1881.[3] He later served as a collector for the city of San Francisco[4] and the San Francisco Harbor Commission.[5] He was active in Workingmen's[6] and Democratic Party politics.[7]
Gaffey married his wife Minnie in 1885;[8] she died less than a year later. His brother was John Tracy Gaffey,[9] a journalist and real-estate speculator who served on the California State Board of Equalization from 1887 to 1891 and the Los Angeles City Council from 1892 to 1894.[10] After his wife's death, Gaffey's health began to decline[11] and John applied to be his legal guardian.[12]
