John Kelly (New York politician), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American politician
Date of Birth: 20-Apr-1822
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States
Date of Death: 01-Jun-1886
Profession: politician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About John Kelly (New York politician)
- John Kelly (April 20, 1822 – June 1, 1886) of New York City, known as "Honest John", was a boss of Tammany Hall and a U.S.
- Representative from New York from 1855 to 1858.
- The title "Honest" was given to him during his years as New York City Sheriff and was more ironic than truthful. Kelly was able to amass a vast fortune estimated at $800,000 by 1867 by both ethical and questionable means.
- In addition, after having his methods questioned and his title insulted by Mayor Havemeyer, Kelly responded with a lawsuit for libel.
- On the day of the trial, Havemeyer mysteriously dropped dead of apoplexy.
- He had a questionable reputation and was the subject of a gubernatorial investigation at the time of his death.
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