Robert Ellis Cahill

Robert Ellis Cahill
Sheriff
of Essex County, Massachusetts
In office
1975–1978
Preceded byRoger Wells
Succeeded byCharles Reardon
Member of the
Massachusetts House of Representatives
7th Essex District
In office
1970–1975
Preceded byMichael J. Harrington
Succeeded byJ. Michael Ruane
Member of the
Salem, Massachusetts
City Council
Personal details
BornNovember 25, 1934
Salem, Massachusetts
DiedJune 19, 2005(2005-06-19) (aged 70)
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materBoston University
OccupationPublic 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.