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Franklin Pierce Stoy

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Franklin Pierce Stoy
Mayor of Atlantic City, New Jersey
In office
1900–1911
Preceded byJoseph Thompson
Succeeded byGeorge Carmany
In office
1894–1897
Preceded byWillard Wright
Succeeded byJoseph Thompson
Personal details
Born(1853-01-23)January 23, 1853
Camden County, New Jersey
DiedJuly 22, 1911(1911-07-22) (aged 58)
Wernersville, Pennsylvania
ProfessionPolitician

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]

References

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  1. ^ "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 ...