Edward J. Sullivan

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The Edward J. Sullivan Courthouse
The Edward J. Sullivan Courthouse

Edward J. Sullivan (1921 - July 24, 2007) was clerk of courts for Middlesex County, Massachusetts and mayor of Cambridge, Massachusetts. As clerk of courts, he instituted the one-day-oneā€“case jury system.[1] He was succeeded as clerk of courts by his nephew, Michael A. Sullivan, after holding the position for 48 years.[2] The Middlesex Superior Court building was named the Edward J. Sullivan Courthouse in his honor.

Political offices
Preceded by
John F. Foley
Mayor of Cambridge, Massachusetts
1956 - 1957
Succeeded by
Tom McNamara
Preceded by
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Clerk of Courts for Middlesex County, Massachusetts
1958 - 2006
Succeeded by
Michael A. Sullivan

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