Edward J. Sullivan


Edward J. Sullivan
Clerk of Courts for Middlesex County, Massachusetts
In office
1959–2006
Preceded byCharles T. Hughes
Succeeded byMichael A. Sullivan
Mayor of Cambridge, Massachusetts
In office
1956–1957
Preceded byJohn J. Foley
Succeeded byTom McNamara
Member of the City Council
of Cambridge, Massachusetts
In office
1949–1959
Personal details
Born1921 (1921)
Cambridge, Massachusetts
DiedJuly 24, 2007 (2007-07-25) (aged 86)
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Resting placeCambridge Cemetery
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJacqueline S. Scully
Parent(s)Michael (Mickey the Dude) and Mary (Hart) Sullivan
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy
Battles/wars

Edward J. Sullivan (1921 – July 24, 2007) was clerk of courts for Middlesex County, Massachusetts and mayor of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Edward's brother, Walter J. Sullivan also served as Mayor of Cambridge, as did his nephew, Michael. As clerk of courts, he instituted the one-day–one-case jury system. He was succeeded as clerk of courts by his nephew, Michael A. Sullivan, after holding the position for 48 years. The former Middlesex Superior Court building was named the Edward J. Sullivan Courthouse in his honor.