James Tylee
American politician (1750–1826)
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James Tylee (1750–1826 New York City)[citation needed] 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]
