Edward A. Maher

Edward A. Maher
From 1906's Albany Chronicles: A History of the City Arranged Chronologically
Mayor of Albany, New York
In office
May 1, 1888 – May 4, 1890
Preceded byJohn Boyd Thacher
Succeeded byJames Hilton Manning
Member of the New York State Assembly from the Albany County 3rd District
In office
January 1, 1883 – December 31, 1884
Preceded byAmasa J. Parker Jr.
Succeeded byPatrick Murray
President of the Albany County, New York Board of Supervisors
In office
1879–1883
Preceded byJesse C. Dayton
Succeeded byAnsel C. Requa
Member of the Albany County, New York Board of Supervisors from the 4th Ward of Albany
In office
1876–1883
Preceded byJames Macfarlane
Succeeded byPatrick Cuddy
Personal details
Born(1848-05-20)May 20, 1848
Albany, New York
DiedSeptember 13, 1920(1920-09-13) (aged 72)
Manhattan, New York
Resting placeSaint Raymond's Cemetery, Bronx, New York
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJane "Jennie" S. Tiernan (m. 1869–1910, her death)
Children8
Parent(s)Thomas Maher
Julia (Pendergast) Maher
EducationAlbany Normal School
OccupationBusinessman

Edward A. Maher (May 20, 1848 – September 13, 1920) was a business executive and political figure from Albany, New York. A Democrat, he was most notable for his two terms in the New York State Assembly from 1883 to 1884 and his term as mayor of Albany from 1888 to 1890.