William T. Collins
William T. Collins (June 30, 1886 - September 4, 1961)[1] was an American lawyer and jurist who served as acting mayor of New York City for one day on December 31, 1925, after John Francis Hylan retired.[2] He was a member of the Democratic Party and served as the president of the New York City Board of Aldermen before becoming acting mayor. After serving as mayor, he went on to serve as a justice from the 1st district of the New York Supreme Court from 1928 to 1945.[3]
William T. Collins | |
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| Justice of the New York Supreme Court, 1st district | |
| In office 1928–1945 | |
| Mayor of New York City (acting) | |
| In office December 31, 1925 – December 31, 1925 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 30, 1886 New York City, United States |
| Died | September 4, 1961 (aged 75) Brightwaters, New York |
| Cause of death | Heart attack |
| Resting place | Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, New York |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Mae Godfrey (died 1960) |
| Father | Jeremiah Collins |
| Alma mater | Fordham University |
References
- "Collins, U to Z". politicalgraveyard.com. The Political Graveyard. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
- Staff (December 31, 1925). "Hylan And Enright Out With Pensions; Last-Hour Shifts In Police Department; Walker Fills Important City Posts—Collins Mayor for a Day—Leach is the Active Head of the Police Force for the Last Day of 1925—Hylan to Get $4,205 A Year—Retirement Voted by Board of Estimate, He Quits to Assure Pension—Enright to Draw $5,000—Approval of His Retirement as Commissioner One of Hylan's Last Official Acts". The New York Times. p. 1. Retrieved March 9, 2020.
- Katsoris, Constantine (2007). "A Tribute to the Fordham Judiciary: A Century of Service". Fordham Law Review. 75 (5): 7. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by John Francis Hylan |
Mayor of New York City Acting 1925 |
Succeeded by Jimmy Walker |
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