John J. Boylan

John Joseph Boylan was an American politician who served eight terms as a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York from 1923 until his death in 1938.

Early life and career

Boylan was born in New York City the son of Patrick and Elizabeth Boylan. He attended the public schools, Cathedral School, De La Salle Institute, and Manhattan College. Boylan was employed as a postal clerk and afterward engaged in the real estate business.

Political career

He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1910, 1911 and 1912.
He was a member of the New York State Senate from 1913 to 1922, sitting in the 136th, 137th, 138th, 139th, 140th, 141st, 142nd, 143rd, 144th and 145th New York State Legislatures.

Congress

He was elected as a Democrat to the 68th, 69th, 70th, 71st, 72nd, 73rd, 74th and 75th United States Congresses, holding office from March 4, 1923 until his death on October 5, 1938, in New York City.

Death

Boylan died on October 5, 1938, in French Hospital in Manhattan; and was buried at the Calvary Cemetery in Queens.