John C. Grady

John Cadwalader Grady (October 8, 1847 – March 5, 1916) was an American lawyer and politician.

Born in Eastport, Maine, Grady moved with his family to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He went to the Philadelphia public schools. Grady graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and was admitted to the Pennsylvania bar in 1871. He practiced law in Philadelphia and was involved with the Republican Party. From 1877 to 1905, Grady served in the Pennsylvania State Senate and was president pro tempore of the state senate in 1887 and 1889. From 1907 to 1909, Grady served as Philadelphia Department of Docks, Wharves, and Ferries. He died in a hospital in Philadelphia after suffering a stroke.[1][2]

Notes

  1. ↑ Pennsylvania State Senate-John Cadwalader Grady
  2. ↑ 'Obituary-Hon, John C. Grady,' Chester Times (Pennsylvania), March 6, 1916, pg. 7
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