John W. Coughlin
John W. Coughlin | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Fall River, Massachusetts | |
| In office 1891–1894 | |
| Preceded by | James Frederick Jackson |
| Succeeded by | William S. Greene |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 9, 1861 Fall River, Massachusetts |
| Died | December 2, 1920 (aged 59) Fall River, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Relations | John T. Coughlin (cousin) |
| Alma mater | College of Physicians and Surgeons, Baltimore Maryland |
| Profession | Medical Doctor |
John W. Coughlin (June 9, 1861 – December 2, 1920) was an American physician and politician who served as Mayor of Fall River, Massachusetts.
Coughlin was born in Fall River on June 9, 1861, to William and Abbie Coughlin.
Coughlin studied medicine at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Baltimore, Maryland.
Coughlin was elected Mayor of Fall River in 1890.
Coughlin represented Massachusetts' thirteenth Congressional District at the 1892 Democratic National Convention.
Coughlin died in Fall River on December 2, 1920.