John Powers | |
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| Chicago Alderman from the 19th ward | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 15, 1852 Brenor, County Kilkenny, Ireland |
| Died | May 19, 1930 (aged 78) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Farrell (1880-1917, her death)[1] Mayme Larrabee McKenna (1918-1925, her death)[2] Frances Lawler Wolff (1926-1930, his death) |
| Children | John F. Powers, Thomas Powers, Mrs. John E. McNichols, Mrs. George Moxley[1] |
| Residence(s) | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
John Powers (February 15, 1852 – May 19, 1930) served as an alderman in Chicago, Illinois (1888-1903, 1904–1927) for the Democratic Party. He was known as Johnny De Pow by his constituents. Along with Bathhouse John Coughlin and Hinky Dink Kenna, Powers was considered one of the leaders of the "Gray Wolves" of Chicago politics.[3]
- ^ a b "Obituary". Chicago Daily Tribune. Chicago. February 8, 1917. p. 11.
- ^ "Obituary". Chicago Daily Tribune. Chicago. 1925-02-22. p. 10.
- ^ Maureen A. Flanagan. "Gray Wolves". Electronic Encyclopedia of Chicago. Chicago Historical Society. Retrieved 2012-06-20.
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