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Cornelius Shea | |
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| Born | September 17, 1872 |
| Died | January 12, 1929 (aged 56) |
| Occupation | Union leader |
| Spouse | Mary "Minnie" Shea (nee Lyons) |
| Children | Margaret and Genevieve (three sons did not survive infancy) |
| Parent(s) | James and Mary Shea |
Cornelius P. Shea (September 7, 1872 – January 12, 1929) was an American labor leader and organized crime figure. He was the founding president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, holding the position from 1903 until 1907. He became involved with the Chicago Outfit, and although he was indicted many times, he usually escaped conviction. After a short prison term for attempted murder removed him from union affairs, Shea was appointed secretary-treasurer of the Mafia-dominated Theatrical Janitors' Union in Chicago.