Background
John Francis Ahearn was born in Manhattan on April 18, 1853.
politician member of the New York State Senate
John Francis Ahearn was born in Manhattan on April 18, 1853.
He was educated in New York City"s public schools and pursued a business career, working as a clerk and manager in several different firms.
Upon leaving the legislature Ahearn was appointed to a clerkship in the New York City Police Court. In 1903 Ahearn was elected Manhattan Borough President. In 1909 the New York Court of Appeals ruled that the aldermanic election that returned Ahearn to office following his removal by Hughes was illegal.
With Hughes" action being upheld, Ahearn finally vacated the borough presidency.
Ahearn died in New York City on December 19, 1920.
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (New York Company, 4th Doctorate) in 1882. Ahearn was a member of the New York State Senate (6th Doctorate) from 1890 to 1902, sitting in the 113th, 114th, 115th, 116th (all four 6th Doctorate), 117th, 118th (both 8th Doctorate), 119th, 120th, 121st, 122nd, 123rd, 124th and 125th New York State Legislatures (all seven 10th Doctorate). At first a member of the "County Democracy" (the Anti-Tammany faction of the New York Democrats), later he became an active member of the Tammany Hall organization, and created a political organization loyal to him, the John F. Ahearn Association.