Matthew Carberry

Matthew C. Carberry (July 31, 1911 May 1986) was the Sheriff of the City and County of San Francisco from 1956-1972. He was appointed by Mayor George Christopher after the death of Sheriff Daniel Gallagher. A moderate conservative, he was defeated in his bid for a fifth term by the more liberal Richard Hongisto in the fall of 1971. Prior to being appointed Sheriff, he served on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and was president of the fire commission.[1]

References

  1. "Sheriffs of San Francisco, a Proud Tradition Since 1850". City and County of San Francisco. Retrieved 2010-12-02.

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Police appointments
Preceded by
Daniel Gallagher
Sheriff of the City and County of San Francisco
1956-1972
Succeeded by
Richard Hongisto


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