John Powers (alderman)

For other people named John Powers, see John Powers (disambiguation).
John Powers
Chicago Alderman
from the 19th ward
Personal details
BornFebruary 15, 1852
Brenor, County Kilkenny, Ireland
DiedMay 19, 1930(1930-05-19) (aged 78)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouses
  • Mary Farrell
    ​
    ​
    (m. 1880; died 1917)​
    [1]
  • Mayme Larrabee McKenna
    ​
    ​
    (m. 1918; died 1925)​
    [2]
  • Frances Lawler Wolff
    ​
    ​
    (m. 1926)​
ChildrenJohn 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]

  1. ^ a b "Obituary". Chicago Daily Tribune. Chicago. February 8, 1917. p. 11.
  2. ^ "Obituary". Chicago Daily Tribune. Chicago. 1925-02-22. p. 10.
  3. ^ Maureen A. Flanagan. "Gray Wolves". Electronic Encyclopedia of Chicago. Chicago Historical Society. Retrieved 2012-06-20.