John Tracy Gaffey
John Tracy Gaffey | |
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Gaffey c. 1916 | |
| Member of the Los Angeles City Council for the 8th ward | |
| In office December 12, 1892 – March 5, 1894 | |
| Preceded by | Theodore Summerland |
| Succeeded by | Hugh J. Smith |
| Member of the California State Board of Equalization from the 4th district | |
| In office January 8, 1887 – January 8, 1891 | |
| Preceded by | John Markley |
| Succeeded by | James R. Hebbron |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 1, 1860 |
| Died | January 9, 1935 (aged 74) San Pedro, Los Angeles, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Other political affiliations | Workingmen's (1879) |
| Spouse |
Arcadia Bandini (m. 1887) |
| Children |
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| Relatives | Patrick T. Gaffey (brother) Abel Stearns (uncle-in-law) Arcadia Bandini de Stearns Baker (aunt-in-law) Juan Bandini (grandfather-in-law) |
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John Tracy Gaffey (November 1, 1860 – January 9, 1935) was an Irish American journalist, politician, real-estate speculator and investor who served on the California State Board of Equalization from 1887 to 1891 and the Los Angeles City Council from 1892 to 1894. He was involved in the foundation of the Los Angeles Harbor and is the namesake for Gaffey Street in San Pedro.