Cornelius Shea

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Cornelius Shea
Born	(1872-09-17)September 17, 1872 Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	January 12, 1929(1929-01-12) (aged 56) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Occupation	Union leader
Spouse	Mary "Minnie" Shea (nee Lyons)
Children	Margaret and Genevieve (three sons did not survive infancy)
Parent(s)	James and Mary Shea

Cornelius P. Shea (September 7, 1872 – January 12, 1929) was an American labor leader and organized crime figure. He was the founding president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, holding the position from 1903 until 1907. He became involved with the Chicago Outfit, and although he was indicted many times, he usually escaped conviction. After a short prison term for attempted murder removed him from union affairs, Shea was appointed secretary-treasurer of the Mafia-dominated Theatrical Janitors' Union in Chicago.