John F. Ahearn

Not to be confused with John Ahearn or Jake Ahearn.

John F. Ahearn (April 18, 1853 – December 19, 1920) was an American politician and publisher. A prominent New York City political figure and a member of the Tammany Hall political machine, he served in the New York State Assembly, the New York State Senate, and as Manhattan Borough President.[1] He was owner of the T. J. Hayes Printing Company which published plays and other works related to the theatre.[2]

  1. ^ "John F. Ahearn Dies at His Home Here; Among the Last of the Political Leaders of the Old Tammany Regime" (PDF). The New York Times. December 20, 1920. p. 12.
  2. ^ "OBITUARY: John F. Ahearn". Variety. 61 (5): 19. December 24, 1920.