Michael J. Gillen (August 5, 1885 – February 1, 1942) was an American politician from New York.
Michael J. Gillen | |
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| Born | August 5, 1885 Brooklyn, New York |
| Died | February 1, 1942 (aged 56) Brooklyn, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Politician |
Life
editHe was born on August 5, 1885, in Brooklyn, the son of John Gillen (1853–1924) and Margaret Nancy (McGrath) Gillen (1860–1944). He attended the public schools. He engaged in the real estate and insurance business. On February 4, 1917, he married Mary Agnes Burke (1894–1963), and they had several children.
Gillen was a member of the New York State Assembly (Kings Co., 3rd D.) in 1926, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939–40 and 1941–42.
He died on February 1, 1942, in Brooklyn, of a heart attack;[1] and was buried at the Holy Cross Cemetery there.
Sources
edit- ^ MICHAEL J. GILLEN, ASSEMBLYMAN, 57 in the New York Times on February 2, 1942 (subscription required)