James Cosgrove (politician) explained

James Cosgrove (August 26, 1861 – March 26, 1911) was a businessman, politician, and developer in South Carolina. He served four terms in the South Carolina House of Representatives,[1] [2] and had previously served two terms as mayor of Sullivan's Island, South Carolina. Cosgrove Avenue was named in his honor.[3] A native of Charleston, Cosgrove was involved in real estate and insurance.[3]

He was Irish. He went to various schools including the High School of Charleston. He ran a mineral water and beverage business in Charleston, South Carolina with his father.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society. American-Irish Historical. Society. February 19, 1912. The Society. Google Books.
  2. Web site: Journal of the Senate of the State of South Carolina, Being the Sessions of .... South Carolina General Assembly. Senate. February 19, 1906. Charles P. Pelham, State Printer. Google Books.
  3. Web site: History of South Carolina. Yates. Snowden. Harry Gardner. Cutler. February 19, 1920. Lewis Publishing Company. Google Books.
  4. Book: We Are What We Eat: Ethnic Food and the Making of Americans. Donna R.. Gabaccia. June 30, 2009. Harvard University Press. 9780674037441. Google Books.

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