James Tylee

James Tylee (1750–1826 New York City) was an American politician from New York.

Biography

In 1795, Tylee was appointed as an inspector of sole leather.[1] In 1786, he was a member of Engine No. 1 of the New York City Fire Department.[1] In 1791, he was elected as a brother of the Council of Sachems of the Tammany Society.[2] In 1792, he was an assessor of the fifth ward.[1] In 1798, he served as president of the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen in New York City.[2][3]

Tylee was a Federalist member of the New York State Assembly, representing New York City, in 1797.[4] He served again in 1812.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ a b c Minutes of the Common Council of the City of New York, 1784–1831. Vol. 1. 1917. pp. 109, 201, 750. Retrieved March 14, 2026 – via Archive.org.
  2. ^ a b Barrett, Walter (1863). The Old Merchants of New York City. Carleton. pp. 227, 259. Retrieved March 14, 2026 – via Archive.org.
  3. ^ History of the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New York. 1960. p. 30. Retrieved March 14, 2026 – via Archive.org.
  4. ^ a b Murlin, Edgar L. (1913). The New York Red Book. J. B. Lyon Company. pp. 389, 397. Retrieved March 14, 2026 – via Archive.org.
  5. ^ "A Correct Return of Votes". New York Evening Post. May 4, 1811. p. 3. Retrieved March 14, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.


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