John Francis Hylan was the 96th Mayor of New York City, from 1918 to 1925. From rural beginnings in the Catskills, Hylan eventually obtained work in Brooklyn as a laborer on the elevated railroad. During his nine years with the company, he worked... Wikipedia
Born: April 20, 1868, Hunter, NY
Died: January 12, 1936 (age 67 years), Forest Hills, New York, NY
Education: New York Law School
Organization founded: Harlem Hospital School of Nursing
Party: Democratic Party
Previous office: Mayor of New York City (1918–1925)