John J. Cone
John J. Cone (born 1858 – January 1937) was the fourth Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus from 1898 to 1899 and Fire Commissioner of Jersey City, New Jersey.[1]
John Cone | |
|---|---|
| 4th Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus | |
 John J. Cone | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Installed | March 2, 1898 |
| Term ended | March 31, 1899 |
| Predecessor | James E. Hayes |
| Successor | Edward L. Hearn |
| Other posts | 6th Deputy Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus (1897–1898) |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | John J. Cone |
| Born | 1858 New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | January 1937 (aged 78–79) United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Cone was a founding member of Jersey City Council #137 of the Knights of Columbus on November 3, 1895.[2] In less than three years he was elected Supreme Knight[3] after Supreme Knight Hayes died suddenly from complications from peritonitis.[4]
Knights of Columbus
During Cone's time in charge, the Knights subscribed to war bonds in order to support the Spanish–American War. He also directed that soldiers and sailors were not to be disqualified from being insurance members.[5] By the end of his time as Supreme Knight the order had reached as far west as the state of Minnesota.[6]
Death
Cone died at his home in January 1937. He was 79 years old.[7]
References
- New York Times, "Reappraisements of Imports"
- The Knights of Columbus in War and Peace, Volume One, 1920, page 69.
- 125 Years in Review Archived 2013-05-23 at the Wayback Machine
- The Order's History
- 125 Years in Review Archived 2013-05-23 at the Wayback Machine
- The Order's History
- New York Times, "JOHN J. CONE DIES; K. OF C. EX-LEADER; Supreme Grand Knight of the Order in United States From 1896 to 1900." page 21.
| Preceded by James E. Hayes |
Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus 1898–1899 |
Succeeded by Edward L. Hearn |