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James Pendergast
American politician (1856–1911) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with James F. Prendergast.
James Francis Pendergast (January 27, 1856 – November 10, 1911) was a Democratic politician and the first Big City Boss of Kansas City, Missouri. He was the elder brother of Thomas J. Pendergast and Michael J. Pendergast.
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James Pendergast | |
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![]() Drawing of Pendergast in Kansas City Times (1911) | |
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Born | James Francis Pendergast (1856-01-27)January 27, 1856 Gallipolis, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | November 10, 1911(1911-11-10) (aged 55) Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
Resting place | Mount Saint Mary's Cemetery Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Mary Kline
(m. 1886; died 1905) |
Relations | Thomas J. Pendergast (brother) |
Occupation | Politician |
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