William J. Hosey
1854–1937 (age 83)
Mayor of Fort Wayne
Biography
William J. Hosey (1854–1937) oversaw the development of his adopted city with a hands-on approach as mayor, dedicating himself to better schools, cleaner streets, and expanded public services.
He pursued the practical improvements that families needed, balancing fiscal responsibility with a heartfelt belief that municipal government should uplift every neighbor.