John J. Boylan

John Joseph Boylan
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 15th district
In office March 4, 1923 – October 5, 1938
Preceded by	Thomas J. Ryan
Succeeded by	Michael J. Kennedy
Personal details
Born	September 20, 1878 (1878-09-20) New York City
Died	October 5, 1938 (1938-10-06) (aged 60) New York City
Citizenship	United States
Political party	Democratic Party
Alma mater	Manhattan College
Profession	realtor politician
Religion	Catholic

John Joseph Boylan (September 20, 1878 – October 5, 1938) was an American politician and a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.

Biography

Boylan was born in New York City the son of Patrick and Elizabeth (McElroy) Boylan. He attended the public schools, Cathedral School, De La Salle Institute, and Manhattan College. Boylan was employed as a postal clerk and afterward engaged in the real estate business.

He was a member of the New York State Assembly (New York Co., 11th D.) in 1910, 1911 and 1912.

He was a member of the New York State Senate from 1913 to 1922, sitting in the 136th, 137th, 138th, 139th, 140th, 141st, 142nd, 143rd, 144th and 145th New York State Legislatures.

He was elected as a Democrat to the 68th, 69th, 70th, 71st, 72nd, 73rd, 74th and 75th United States Congresses, holding office from March 4, 1923 until his death on October 5, 1938, in New York City.

Boylan died on October 5, 1938, in French Hospital in Manhattan; and was buried at the Calvary Cemetery in Queens.

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• John J. Boylan at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress