Patrick J Tracy (1867-1921) of New York, Union Organiser, Supervisor of the City Record &
Tammany Hall politician
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1910
1904 |
19 January 1904 The World (NY) PATRICK J TRACY The New Supervisor Of The City Record Member Of
"Big 6" Gets Nice Berth Patrick J Tracy Is This Afternoon Appointed
Supervisor of the City Record at a Salary of $5000 a Year Patrick J Tracy one of the best known members of
Typographical Union No. 6 was today appointed Supervisor of the City Record
by Mayor McClellan The position pays $5000 a year. Mr Tracy has been a hard worker In Leader Murphys
district and when the now administration expressed a willingness to give the
City Record berth to a member of "Big Six" the union was unanimous
In selecting Air Tracy for the place. After serving his time as a printers apprentice
Tracy became an active printe and took much Interest in the affairs of his
union Besides being the representative of No. 6 one of the strongest locals
in the country, in several national meetings he has been the unions delegate
to the Central Federated Union. Of late he has been a linotype operator in the
office of the Law Journal where he was exceptionally popular. At the meeting of the Board of City Record today the
appointment of Mr Tracy was approved. He succeeds Charles S Hervey.
Comptroller Grout was opposed to the removal of Mr Hervey who had been
transferred from the Finance Department to take command of the affairs of the
City Record following the removal of former Supervisor Cowan. Mr Herrey will
return to his position as Chief Examiner of the Department of Finance. 11 February 1904 Broadway Weekly (NY) The City's New Supervisor. IF there is one city official who should be master
of the technique of his department it is the Supervisor of the City Record,
who has charge of the printing of every legal notice provided for by law,
attends to their publication, and orders the supplies for all departments for
stationery and office requisites. Very few, outside of the legal fraternity
and those whose business demands it, know that the city of New York publishes
a daily newspaper; but it does. It is officially known as The City Record,
and its size varies from seventy-two to hundreds of pages. Annually, this publication costs the municipality at
least $200,000, so that the Supervisor must be a man of ability and practical
experience. The McClellan administration has just appointed Patrick Treacey
to the position which commands a salary of $5,000 a year. The nomination is a
very popular one, and was not only awarded to Mr. Treacey because of his
ability and standing in the Democratic party, but as a compliment to
Typographical Union No. 6. The leaders in the latter body felt that a
practical printer should be selected, and have a natural pride in seeing the work
well performed. Mr. Treacey stands very high with his comrades of
the Union, and up to his appointment had been employed on the Law
Journal. 1905 Typographical Journal For some months the newspaper men in the Bronx have
had under consideration the formation of a Bronx Press Club. Recently the
movement assumed permanent shape, when twenty prominent newspaper workers met
in the Hotel Bronxland, Willis avenue, and perfected a permanent
organization. The following officers have been elected: President, Patrick J.
Tracy... January 22, 1909 New-York tribune Friends of Ireland Elect...vice-presidents...Patrick
J. Tracy... October 9, 1909 The New York Times City Record Supervisor thinks he can get along with
$1,455,720 Next Year A departmental head who was willing to accept a
$400,00 reduction in his appropriation was the surprise that awaited the
Board of estimate as it gathered yesterday morning for another hearing on the
budget. The man thus ready to circumscribe himself for the good of the city
was Patrick J. Tracy, Supervisor of the City Record. He declared that he could make both ends meet on
$1,455,720 instead of the $1.895.650 which was authorised to spend during the
current year. At the same time he pointed out that his economy had been
calculated on the assumption that the board would grant him the $275,00 of
special revenue bonds for which he had applied. With some pride he added: "I call attention to the fact that this bureau
is conducted with the smallest expenditure for office force of any bureau in
the city in proportion to its size." August 24, 1921 The evening world (NY) Patrick J. Tracy Dead; Close Friend of Murphy. Was Chief Clerk of Bronx Prosecutors Office Since
1914. Patrick J. Tracy, Chief Clerk of the Bronx District
Attorney's office since 1914, died to-day In his home, No. 1195 Boston Road,
at the age of fifty-four years. Mr. Tracy had been prominent In Tammany Hall
as one of Charles F. Murphy's close friends since boyhood. He grew tip In Mr.
Murphy's district. Mr. Tracy was Supervisor of the City Record through
several Tammany administrations, giving way to David Fergusson during Mayor
Gaynor'a term in June 1910. He was appointed to the Industrial Department of
Sing Sing Prison and as result of the row between Mr. Sulse and Mr. Murphy
was removed. He was then appointed to the position in the Bronx. He was
active in Democratic polities, being a member of the Jackson Democratic Club
and other organizations. August 25, 1921 The Evening Telegram (NY) Patrick J. Tracy. Patrick J. Tracy, chief clerk of the Bronx County
District Attorney's office. Is dead at his home, No. 1,196 Boston read, the
Bronx, after a long illness. He had held the office since its establishment
in 1914. A member of Tammany Hall, long known as a close friend of Charles F.
Murphy, ha held many offices, beginning with purchasing agent at Sing sing
Prison. He was a practical printer, and with the backing of
Typographical Union No. C b e was appointed Supervisor of the City Record by
Mayor McCIellan in January. 1904. Ha held that position until June, 1914,
when his resignation was practically forced by Mayor Gaynor. who appointed David
Ferguson, of The World staff, to succeed him. He was prominent in Democratic
politics and a member of the Jackson Democratic Club and many other
organizations. He is survived by his widow. |
Family Records
Patrick W Tracy & Bridget Connors
John Tracey b. 18 Jul 1869 Manhattan, New York, New
York, USA
Patrick Tracy, 38, b. Ireland & Bridget O Connor,
38, b. Ireland
Edward Tracy b. 15 Oct 1877 Manhattan, New York, New
York, United States
1870 Census - 18th Ward NYC
Patrick Tracy M
30 Ireland, Express man
Bridget Tracy F 30 Ireland
Mary Tracy F
7 New York
Thomas Tracy M 5 New
York
Patrick Tracy M
3 New
York
Kate Tracy F
2 New York
John Tracy M
1 New
York
1880 Census - New York, New York
Patrick Tracy Self
M 40 Ireland, Express
Man
Bridget Tracy Wife
F 40 Ireland
Mary Tracy Daughter
F 17
New York, United States, Lace
Worker
Thomas Tracy Son
M 15 New York,
United States, Works At Soda Water
Patrick Tracy Son
M 13 New York,
United States
John Tracy Son
M 11 New York,
United States
Kate Tracy Daughter
F 12
New York, United States
Jennie Tracy Daughter
F 9
New York, United States
Joseph Tracy Son
M 5 New York,
United States
William Tracy Son
M 1 New York,
United States
Patrick Tracy & Bridgett Oconnor
FEMALE Tracy b. 15 Aug 1881 Manhattan, New York
1900 Census - East 143 St, Borough of the Bronx,
Election District 31, 34 New York City Ward 34,
Paterick Tracy Head
M 32
b. Oct 1877 [1867] New York,
parents born Ireland, printer
Maggie Tracy Wife
F 24
b. July 1876 New York, parents born
Ireland, married 4 years
1910 Census - Boston Road, Bronx Assembly District 34,
New York
Patrick J Tracy Head
M 43
New York, parents born Ireland,
supervisor city paper
Margaret G Tracy Wife
F 30
New York, married 13 years no
children, parents born Ireland
1920 Census - Boston Road, Bronx Assembly District 4,
New York
Patrick J Tracy Head
M 51
New York, parents born Ireland,
Clerk Attorneys office
Maraget G Tracy Wife
F 39
New York, parents born Ireland
Thomas Tracy, 51, b. 1866 New York (s. of Patrick
& Bridget Corna both born Ireland) d. 1 Sep 1917 1053 = 3 Ave Manhattan,
New York, married, Acqueduct Police
Buried 4 Sep [1917] Calvary
William Tracy, 70, b. 1850 [1880?] US (s. of Patrick
Tracy & Bridget Connor both born Ireland) d. 24 Sep 1920 338 E. 23 St.
Manhattan New York, single, waiter
Burial: 27 Sep 1920 Calvary Cem.
Patrick J. Tracy, 53, b. 3 Oct 1867 NY (s. of of
Patrick Tracy & Bridget Conners both born Ireland) d. 23 Aug 1921 Bronx New
York, Chief Clerk,
Buried 26 Aug 1921 Gate Heaven Mt. Pleasant
Westchester
Spouse's Name Margaret
G. Tracy
Catherine Donnelly, 57, b. 1868 US (d. of Patrick
Tracy & Bridget Connor both born Ireland) d. 25 Apr 1925 1337 Clinton Ave
Bronx, New York, New York, United States
Burial: 28 Apr 1925 St. Raymonds Cemetery
Spouse's Name James
T. Donnelly
Jane C. Brett, 61, b. 16 Oct 1871 US (d. of Patrick
Tracy & Bridget Connor both born Ireland)
d. 16 Apr 1933 Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
Burial: 19 Apr 1933
Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Spouse's Name Thomas
Brett
Last
update: 16 January 2018