Robert Ellis Cahill
Robert Ellis Cahill | |
|---|---|
| Sheriff of Essex County, Massachusetts | |
| In office 1975–1978 | |
| Preceded by | Roger Wells |
| Succeeded by | Charles Reardon |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives 7th Essex District | |
| In office 1970–1975 | |
| Preceded by | Michael J. Harrington |
| Succeeded by | J. Michael Ruane |
| Member of the Salem, Massachusetts City Council | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 25, 1934 Salem, Massachusetts |
| Died | June 19, 2005 (aged 70) |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Boston University |
| Occupation | Public Relations Sheriff Politician Folklorist Author |
Robert Ellis Cahill (November 25, 1934 – June 19, 2005) was an American folklorist and author. He was the author of more than three dozen books on New England history and folklore, as well as on scuba diving, shipwrecks and pirates.