James Daly (American politician)

James Daly
Member of the New York Senate
from the 7th district
In office
1882–1887
Preceded byFerdinand Eidman
Succeeded byGeorge F. Langbein
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the New York County, 14th district
In office
1878–1878
Preceded byLuke F. Cozans
Succeeded byP. Henry Dugro
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the New York County, 14th district
In office
1874–1875
Preceded byCharles G. Cornell
Succeeded byP. J. Carty
Personal details
Born(1844-08-15)August 15, 1844
County Westmeath, Ireland
DiedMarch 20, 1892(1892-03-20) (aged 47)
New York City, New York, U.S.
PartyDemocratic
Alma materQueen's College, Galway
OccupationMerchant, broker, politician

James Daly (August 15, 1844 – March 20, 1892) was an Irish-American merchant, broker, and politician from New York. He served in the New York State Assembly and the New York State Senate.

Early life and education

Daly was born on August 15, 1844, in County Westmeath, Ireland.[1] He attended Queen's College in Galway.[2] He then emigrated to New York City, where he became a merchant and broker.[3]

Political career

Daly entered politics by joining the Democratic Reform movement against the Tweed Ring.[3]

He was a member of the New York State Assembly (New York County, 14th District) in 1874 and 1875, and again in 1878.[4]

He was a member of the New York State Senate (7th District) from 1882 to 1887, sitting in the 105th through 110th legislatures.[4][5]

Death

Daly died on March 20, 1892, at his home at 174 Second Avenue in New York City, of heart failure following an attack of the grip (influenza). He was 47 years old.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Obituary; James Daly" (PDF). The New York Times. March 21, 1892. p. 5. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
  2. ↑ McElroy, W. H.; McBride, Alexander (1875). Life Sketches of Government Officers and Members of the Legislature of the State of New York in 1875. pp. 169–170.
  3. 1 2 "Sketches of the Members of the Legislatures". The Evening Journal Almanac. 1883. p. 29.
  4. 1 2 Werner, Edgar Albert, ed. (1884). Civil List and Constitutional History of the Colony and State of New York. pp. 291, 374–375, 377.
  5. ↑ "Senator Daly's Record" (PDF). The New York Times. October 21, 1888. p. 3. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
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