Carl A. Sheridan | |
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| Massachusetts Commissioner of Public Works | |
| In office 1956–1957 | |
| Preceded by | John A. Volpe |
| Succeeded by | Anthony N. DiNatale |
| Massachusetts Commissioner of Administration and Finance | |
| In office 1953–1956 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas H. Buckley |
| Succeeded by | Francis X. Lang |
| Member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council for the 3rd District | |
| In office 1945–1947 | |
| Preceded by | Frank A. Brooks |
| Succeeded by | Otis M. Whitney |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the 8th Middlesex District | |
| In office 1941–1945 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 24, 1908 Framingham, Massachusetts |
| Died | January 29, 1989 (aged 80) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Antioch College Suffolk Law School |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Carl A. Sheridan (March 24, 1908 – January 29, 1989) was an American attorney and government official who was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives and Massachusetts Governor's Council and served as commissioner of administration and finance and commissioner of public works.
Early life
Sheridan was born on March 24, 1908 in Framingham, Massachusetts. He attended Framingham public schools, Antioch College, and Suffolk Law School.[1]
Political career
Sheridan represented the 8th Middlesex District in the from 1941 until 1945, when he was appointed a vacancy on the Massachusetts Governor's Council caused by the death of Frank A. Brooks.[1][2] He did not seek reelection and was succeeded by Otis M. Whitney.[3]
In 1953, Sheridan was appointed commissioner of administration and finance by Governor Christian Herter.[3] In 1956, Herter appointed Sheridan to fill the unexpired term of public works commissioner John A. Volpe.[4] He left the public works department in 1957 to return to the private sector.[5]
Later life
After leaving state government, Sheridan worked as an attorney and served as Framingham's town moderator. He died on January 29, 1989.[6]
References
- 1 2 Irving N. Hayden and Lawrence R Grove. 1945-1946 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- ↑ Bartlett, K. S. (April 29, 1945). "New Councilor Is "Sherry" to His Son". The Boston Globe.
- 1 2 "Herter Picks Sheridan for Finance Post". The Boston Globe. January 7, 1953.
- ↑ "Carle (sic) A. Sheridan Selected by Herter To Replace Volpe". The Boston Globe. October 12, 1956.
- ↑ "DiNatale Would Extend Toll Road With State Funds". The Boston Globe. September 13, 1957.
- ↑ "Death Notices". The Boston Globe. January 30, 1989.