James P. Maher | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
| In office March 4, 1911 – March 3, 1921 | |
| Preceded by | Otto G. Foelker |
| Succeeded by | Michael J. Hogan |
| Constituency | 3rd district (1911–13) 5th district (1913–19) 7th district (1919–21) |
| Mayor of Keansburg, New Jersey | |
| In office January 1, 1926 – March 15, 1927 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas J. Gilmore |
| Succeeded by | Clarence H. Watson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Paul Maher November 3, 1865 Brooklyn, New York, USA |
| Died | July 31, 1946 (aged 80) Keansburg, New Jersey |
| Resting place | St. Joseph's Cemetery, Keyport, New Jersey USA |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary Jane Moran (m. 1890-1937, her death) |
| Profession | Hatter Union treasurer Real estate broker |
James Paul Maher (November 3, 1865 – July 31, 1946) was an American labor union official, businessman, and politician. A Democrat, he is most notable for his service as a U.S. Representative from New York, a position he held for five terms from 1911 to 1921.