John J. Scannell
John Jay Scannell (1841 – March 5, 1918) was a Tammany Hall politician who was the leader of the Eleventh Assembly District. He was appointed the first New York City Fire Commissioner of the new consolidated New York City.
John Jay Scannell | |
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1st New York City Fire Commissioner | |
In office January 1, 1898 – December 31, 1904 | |
Appointed by | Robert Anderson Van Wyck |
Preceded by | Inaugural holder |
Succeeded by | Thomas Sturgis |
Personal details | |
Born | 1841 New York City |
Died | March 5, 1918 77) Queens, New York | (aged
Cause of death | Pneumonia |
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