Franklin Pierce Stoy Explained

Franklin Pierce Stoy
Office:Mayor of Atlantic City, New Jersey
Term:1900–1911
Preceded:Joseph Thompson
Succeeded:George Carmany
Term2:1894–1897
Preceded2:Willard Wright
Succeeded2:Joseph Thompson
Birth Date:23 January 1853
Birth Place:Camden County, New Jersey
Death Place:Wernersville, Pennsylvania
Profession:Politician

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]

Notes and References

  1. News: Atlantic City Mayor Dies In Sanitarium. His Political Followers, Now Being Investigated, Stunned at the Unexpected News . Franklin Pierce Stoy Had Ruled His City for 20 Years. Welcomed Many National Gatherings .... . July 23, 1911 . 2011-10-04 .