Edward J. McDermott

Edward John McDermott (October 29, 1852 – May 1, 1926) was an American politician, who served as the 31st lieutenant governor of Kentucky from 1911 to 1915, under Governor James B. McCreary. At the time, this was the highest political post ever achieved by a Catholic in Kentucky.^[1]

Edward J. McDermott
31st Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky
In office December 12, 1911 – December 7, 1915
Governor	James B. McCreary
Preceded by	William Hopkinson Cox
Succeeded by	James D. Black
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Born	October 29, 1852 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Died	May 1, 1926(1926-05-01) (aged 73)
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Harvard University
Profession	Lawyer
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