John Cavanagh (hatter)
John J. Cavanagh | |
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John Cavanagh at the 1939 Neiman Marcus Fashion Awards ceremony. | |
| 12th Mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut | |
| In office 1908–1909 | |
| Preceded by | Charles A. Scofield |
| Succeeded by | Leeman M. Brundage |
| 23rd Mayor of South Norwalk, Connecticut | |
| In office 1902–1903 | |
| Preceded by | Mortimer M. Lee |
| Succeeded by | Charles E. Dow |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 16, 1864 |
| Died | January 24, 1957 (aged 93) Old Saugatuck Road, Norwalk, Connecticut |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | J. Garvan Cavanagh
Lawrence Cavanagh Carroll Cavanagh |
| Residence(s) | Norwalk, Connecticut |
| Occupation | Hatter |
John J. Cavanagh (January 16, 1864 – January 24, 1957) was an American gentleman's hatter based in New York City. He was a Democratic mayor of South Norwalk and of Norwalk, Connecticut. He was a leader in both styling and manufacturing of hats for fifty years.