Thomas Van Lear

Thomas Van Lear
Van Lear c. 1916
26th Mayor of Minneapolis
In office
January 1, 1917 – January 6, 1919
Preceded byWallace G. Nye
Succeeded byJ. E. Meyers
Personal details
Born(1869-04-26)April 26, 1869
Maryland, U.S.
DiedMarch 4, 1931(1931-03-04) (aged 61)
PartySocialist
ProfessionMachinist, politician
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Thomas H. Van Lear (April 26, 1869 – March 4, 1931) was an American politician who served as the 28th Mayor of Minneapolis from January 1, 1917 to January 6, 1919. Van Lear was a member of the Socialist Party of America.