Age 74-75. Son of James and Mary Clancy,per WA state transcript of death record; he married Grace S Dodds of Omaha, Nebraska in Seattle 8/14/1928.
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August 26, 1942, page 13:
John Clancy, Who Helped Thousands in Trouble, Dies
Many residents of Seattle, especially the old-timers, expressed sincere grief today over the death of John Edward Clancy yesterday at his home at 100 W. Highland Dr.
Some recalled Mr. Clancy’s political leadership in the old First Ward, and some were reminded of his many other activities, but all remembered his many private benefactions. There was no system to his philanthropy. His was a sort of open-handed generosity which helped thousands of families and individuals out of difficulties.
John Clancy came to Seattle from his birthplace at Machias, Maine, when this city was a rough sawmill town. He was then 16 years old, and he found employment driving a truck for the Puget Mill Company.
Seattle had less than 40,000 population and fir trees stood where some of the city’s tall buildings stand today. It was what civic leaders were fond of calling a “lusty young city.”
Uncle Owned Hotel.
John Clancy’s uncle, Tom Clancy, owned the Hoffman House at Second Avenue and Washington Street, said to be the first brick hotel building in the city. In the basement a variety show flourished.
The amusement was designed to appeal to the loggers, who came to Seattle to spend their money, or to the sailors, who came ashore while their ships awaited cargo at Seattle’s piers.
John and his brother Tom, went to work for their uncle and learned to tend bar. Later the boys opened a saloon of their own which they ran until the turn of the century.
It was during the period that the brothers conducted their place of business south of Yesler Way that they exerted their greatest political influence. In those days, Seattle was divided into wards which formed the basis of representation in the City Council. In due time, John Clancy, affable, debonair and generous, was the recognized “boss” of the First Ward, but with influence far beyond his own territory.
He Retained Influence.
In the days of political conventions, John Clancy was a formidable political figure. Many politicians sought alliances with him and his political organization. Owing to his qualities of leadership, he continued influential even after the direct primary law was enacted in 1907 and political conventions were abolished.
In the manner of the political leaders of New York and Boston, John Clancy knew the secret of rewarding henchmen and permitting them to get advantages in the way of employment or business from politics.
Friends recall that Tom Clancy once owned some race horses which ran at the old Meadows track and at other racing centers. This led to an interest in horse racing which continued until John Clancy’s death.
Bought Linden Home
Four years ago John Clancy bought the Adolph Linden home at Lake Forest Park, but last year concluded that it was too large. He disposed of it and moved into an apartment at 100 W. Highland Drive.
Surviving are his widow, Grace; a son by his first marriage, Dr. Frank J. Clancy, Seattle physician, and a sister, Mrs. Grace Soule of Seattle.>>
This information was provided by Find A Grave contributor Pacific Northwest:
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August 26, 1942, page 13:
John Clancy, Who Helped Thousands in Trouble, Dies
Many residents of Seattle, especially the old-timers, expressed sincere grief today over the death of John Edward Clancy yesterday at his home at 100 W. Highland Dr.
Some recalled Mr. Clancy’s political leadership in the old First Ward, and some were reminded of his many other activities, but all remembered his many private benefactions. There was no system to his philanthropy. His was a sort of open-handed generosity which helped thousands of families and individuals out of difficulties.
John Clancy came to Seattle from his birthplace at Machias, Maine, when this city was a rough sawmill town. He was then 16 years old, and he found employment driving a truck for the Puget Mill Company.
Seattle had less than 40,000 population and fir trees stood where some of the city’s tall buildings stand today. It was what civic leaders were fond of calling a “lusty young city.”
Uncle Owned Hotel.
John Clancy’s uncle, Tom Clancy, owned the Hoffman House at Second Avenue and Washington Street, said to be the first brick hotel building in the city. In the basement a variety show flourished.
The amusement was designed to appeal to the loggers, who came to Seattle to spend their money, or to the sailors, who came ashore while their ships awaited cargo at Seattle’s piers.
John and his brother Tom, went to work for their uncle and learned to tend bar. Later the boys opened a saloon of their own which they ran until the turn of the century.
It was during the period that the brothers conducted their place of business south of Yesler Way that they exerted their greatest political influence. In those days, Seattle was divided into wards which formed the basis of representation in the City Council. In due time, John Clancy, affable, debonair and generous, was the recognized “boss” of the First Ward, but with influence far beyond his own territory.
He Retained Influence.
In the days of political conventions, John Clancy was a formidable political figure. Many politicians sought alliances with him and his political organization. Owing to his qualities of leadership, he continued influential even after the direct primary law was enacted in 1907 and political conventions were abolished.
In the manner of the political leaders of New York and Boston, John Clancy knew the secret of rewarding henchmen and permitting them to get advantages in the way of employment or business from politics.
Friends recall that Tom Clancy once owned some race horses which ran at the old Meadows track and at other racing centers. This led to an interest in horse racing which continued until John Clancy’s death.
Bought Linden Home
Four years ago John Clancy bought the Adolph Linden home at Lake Forest Park, but last year concluded that it was too large. He disposed of it and moved into an apartment at 100 W. Highland Drive.
Surviving are his widow, Grace; a son by his first marriage, Dr. Frank J. Clancy, Seattle physician, and a sister, Mrs. Grace Soule of Seattle.>>
Age 74-75. Son of James and Mary Clancy,per WA state transcript of death record; he married Grace S Dodds of Omaha, Nebraska in Seattle 8/14/1928.
This information was provided by Find A Grave contributor Pacific Northwest:
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August 26, 1942, page 13:
John Clancy, Who Helped Thousands in Trouble, Dies
Many residents of Seattle, especially the old-timers, expressed sincere grief today over the death of John Edward Clancy yesterday at his home at 100 W. Highland Dr.
Some recalled Mr. Clancy’s political leadership in the old First Ward, and some were reminded of his many other activities, but all remembered his many private benefactions. There was no system to his philanthropy. His was a sort of open-handed generosity which helped thousands of families and individuals out of difficulties.
John Clancy came to Seattle from his birthplace at Machias, Maine, when this city was a rough sawmill town. He was then 16 years old, and he found employment driving a truck for the Puget Mill Company.
Seattle had less than 40,000 population and fir trees stood where some of the city’s tall buildings stand today. It was what civic leaders were fond of calling a “lusty young city.”
Uncle Owned Hotel.
John Clancy’s uncle, Tom Clancy, owned the Hoffman House at Second Avenue and Washington Street, said to be the first brick hotel building in the city. In the basement a variety show flourished.
The amusement was designed to appeal to the loggers, who came to Seattle to spend their money, or to the sailors, who came ashore while their ships awaited cargo at Seattle’s piers.
John and his brother Tom, went to work for their uncle and learned to tend bar. Later the boys opened a saloon of their own which they ran until the turn of the century.
It was during the period that the brothers conducted their place of business south of Yesler Way that they exerted their greatest political influence. In those days, Seattle was divided into wards which formed the basis of representation in the City Council. In due time, John Clancy, affable, debonair and generous, was the recognized “boss” of the First Ward, but with influence far beyond his own territory.
He Retained Influence.
In the days of political conventions, John Clancy was a formidable political figure. Many politicians sought alliances with him and his political organization. Owing to his qualities of leadership, he continued influential even after the direct primary law was enacted in 1907 and political conventions were abolished.
In the manner of the political leaders of New York and Boston, John Clancy knew the secret of rewarding henchmen and permitting them to get advantages in the way of employment or business from politics.
Friends recall that Tom Clancy once owned some race horses which ran at the old Meadows track and at other racing centers. This led to an interest in horse racing which continued until John Clancy’s death.
Bought Linden Home
Four years ago John Clancy bought the Adolph Linden home at Lake Forest Park, but last year concluded that it was too large. He disposed of it and moved into an apartment at 100 W. Highland Drive.
Surviving are his widow, Grace; a son by his first marriage, Dr. Frank J. Clancy, Seattle physician, and a sister, Mrs. Grace Soule of Seattle.>>
This information was provided by Find A Grave contributor Pacific Northwest:
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August 26, 1942, page 13:
John Clancy, Who Helped Thousands in Trouble, Dies
Many residents of Seattle, especially the old-timers, expressed sincere grief today over the death of John Edward Clancy yesterday at his home at 100 W. Highland Dr.
Some recalled Mr. Clancy’s political leadership in the old First Ward, and some were reminded of his many other activities, but all remembered his many private benefactions. There was no system to his philanthropy. His was a sort of open-handed generosity which helped thousands of families and individuals out of difficulties.
John Clancy came to Seattle from his birthplace at Machias, Maine, when this city was a rough sawmill town. He was then 16 years old, and he found employment driving a truck for the Puget Mill Company.
Seattle had less than 40,000 population and fir trees stood where some of the city’s tall buildings stand today. It was what civic leaders were fond of calling a “lusty young city.”
Uncle Owned Hotel.
John Clancy’s uncle, Tom Clancy, owned the Hoffman House at Second Avenue and Washington Street, said to be the first brick hotel building in the city. In the basement a variety show flourished.
The amusement was designed to appeal to the loggers, who came to Seattle to spend their money, or to the sailors, who came ashore while their ships awaited cargo at Seattle’s piers.
John and his brother Tom, went to work for their uncle and learned to tend bar. Later the boys opened a saloon of their own which they ran until the turn of the century.
It was during the period that the brothers conducted their place of business south of Yesler Way that they exerted their greatest political influence. In those days, Seattle was divided into wards which formed the basis of representation in the City Council. In due time, John Clancy, affable, debonair and generous, was the recognized “boss” of the First Ward, but with influence far beyond his own territory.
He Retained Influence.
In the days of political conventions, John Clancy was a formidable political figure. Many politicians sought alliances with him and his political organization. Owing to his qualities of leadership, he continued influential even after the direct primary law was enacted in 1907 and political conventions were abolished.
In the manner of the political leaders of New York and Boston, John Clancy knew the secret of rewarding henchmen and permitting them to get advantages in the way of employment or business from politics.
Friends recall that Tom Clancy once owned some race horses which ran at the old Meadows track and at other racing centers. This led to an interest in horse racing which continued until John Clancy’s death.
Bought Linden Home
Four years ago John Clancy bought the Adolph Linden home at Lake Forest Park, but last year concluded that it was too large. He disposed of it and moved into an apartment at 100 W. Highland Drive.
Surviving are his widow, Grace; a son by his first marriage, Dr. Frank J. Clancy, Seattle physician, and a sister, Mrs. Grace Soule of Seattle.>>
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