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William Magear Tweed

Former United States Representative

William Magear "Boss" Tweed was an American politician most notable for being the political boss of Tammany Hall, the Democratic Party's political machine that played a major role in the politics of 19th-century New York City and State. Wikipedia

Born: April 3, 1823, New York, NY

Died: April 12, 1878 (age 55 years), Ludlow Street Jail

Party: Democratic Party

Previous offices: New York State Senator (1868–1874) and Representative (1853–1855)

Books: The People Of The State Of New York, Plaintiffs And Respondents, Against William M. Tweed, Impleaded With The Mayor, Aldermen, And Commonalty Of The City Of New York, Defendant And Appellant: Case On Appeal, Part 2

Nationality: American

Parents: Richard Tweed and Eliza Magear Tweed