John J. Bradley


John J. Bradley was an American politician from New York and one of the members of the infamous Tweed Ring.

Life

He ran a large livery yard on the corner of Fourth Avenue and 18th Street. He was a Councilman in 1856, and an Alderman in 1858 and 1859.
He was a member of the New York State Senate in 1862 and 1863.
He was again a member of the New York State Senate from 1868 to 1871, sitting in the 89th, 90th, 91st and 92nd New York State Legislatures.
In April 1870, he succeeded his brother-in-law Peter B. Sweeny as City Chamberlain and County Treasurer, and remained in office until January 6, 1872, when he resigned. Afterwards he resumed his business, and moved the stable to 8 East 31st Street.