Background
Mackey, Harry Arista was born on June 26, 1873 in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of George W. and Isadora (MacCollum) Mackey.
Mackey, Harry Arista was born on June 26, 1873 in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of George W. and Isadora (MacCollum) Mackey.
Bachelor of Arts, Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania, 1890. Bachelor of Laws, University of Pennsylvania, 1893.
Admitted to Pennsylvania bar, 1893, and began practice at Philadelphia with Honorary West. West. Porter. Member firm J. G. Gordon, 1898-1902. Practiced alone, since 1902.
Director H. A. Mackey Building & Loan Association Director department health and charities, Philadelphia, 1905-1907.
Member Common Council, 1908-1910. Became director Department Public Works, 1911.
Chairman Pennsylvania Workmen’s Compensation Board, 1915-1923. City treasurer, Philadelphia, 1925-1927.
Mayor of Philadelphia, term 1928-1931 inclusive.
Mason, Elk, Eagle, Red Manitoba, Forester.
Married Ida Boner, February 1, 1900.