Background
GLEASON, John A. was born on March 31, 1878 in Bloomfield, Connecticut, United States. Son of Timothy K. and Margaret (McCormick) Gleason.
GLEASON, John A. was born on March 31, 1878 in Bloomfield, Connecticut, United States. Son of Timothy K. and Margaret (McCormick) Gleason.
New Britain High School.
Exec, secretary, Joseph H. Lawler, Mayor of Hartford, 1914-1916. Fire Commissioner, 1916-1918. Elected City and Town Clerk. since 1918.
City editor, New Britain Herald, 1895-1910. Member, editorial staff, Hartford Times, 1910-1918. Historian, Putnam Phalanx with rank of Lieutenant Clerk, Hartford Metropolitan District.
Vice-president, Conn, of New England Town and City Clerks Assn.
Member: Elks; Royal Arcanum. Knights of Columbus. Club: Manchester Golf.
Spouse Zelma Mary McCue, July 23, 1907, Bristol, Connecticut.