George W. Plunkitt

George W. Plunkitt
Member of the New York Senate from the 17th district
In office January 1, 1899 – December 31, 1904
Preceded by	Charles B. Page
Succeeded by	Martin Saxe
Member of the New York Senate from the 11th district
In office January 1, 1892 – December 31, 1893
Preceded by	Eugene S. Ives
Succeeded by	Joseph C. Wolff
In office January 1, 1884 – December 31, 1887
Preceded by	Frank P. Treanor
Succeeded by	Eugene S. Ives
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 17th district
In office January 1, 1869 – December 31, 1870
Preceded by	Frederick H. Flagge
Succeeded by	Edmond Connelly
Personal details
Born	George Washington Plunkitt (1842-11-17)November 17, 1842 Manhattan, New York City, United States
Died	November 19, 1924(1924-11-19) (aged 82) Manhattan, New York City, United States
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Mary
Children	George Edward Plunkitt
Parents	Patrick "Pat" Plunkitt (father) Sarah OBrien (mother)
Relatives	Brothers: Daniel Plunkitt (his twin), James Plunkitt, Harry Plunkitt, Martin Plunkitt Sister: Phebe Plunkitt
Profession	Politician

George Washington Plunkitt (November 17, 1842 – November 19, 1924) was an American politician from New York State, who served in both houses of the New York State Legislature. He was a leader of the Tammany Hall political organization, a vehement critic of the Civil Service, and notably responsible for a series of colloquial and practical short talks recorded in "Plunkitt of Tammany Hall," which comprise his observations and successful mastery of machine politics.^[1]