Franklin Pierce Stoy (January 23, 1853 – July 22, 1911) was the Mayor of Atlantic City, New Jersey from 1894–1897 and again from 1900 to 1911. Stoy became a Councilman at Large of the local government in 1891 and, three years later, was elected chief executive. Known as the "Dandy Mayor," he died of neuritis on July 22, 1911.[1]
Franklin Pierce Stoy | |
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| Mayor of Atlantic City, New Jersey | |
| In office 1900–1911 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Thompson |
| Succeeded by | George Carmany |
| In office 1894–1897 | |
| Preceded by | Willard Wright |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Thompson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 23, 1853 Camden County, New Jersey |
| Died | July 22, 1911 (aged 58) Wernersville, Pennsylvania |
| Profession | Politician |
References edit
- ^ "Atlantic City Mayor Dies In Sanitarium. His Political Followers, Now Being Investigated, Stunned at the Unexpected News". The New York Times. July 23, 1911. Retrieved 2011-10-04.
Franklin Pierce Stoy Had Ruled His City for 20 Years. Welcomed Many National Gatherings ...