Thomas O'Reilly was elected president of the Brotherhood of Telegraphers in 1885 and in 1886 became master workman of KOL DA 45, the telegraphers' trade assembly. He was an editor of the journal of the Knights of Labor from 1889 to 1893.

James E. Quinn a bookbinder, was a leader of the Home Club of DA 49 and was active in the New York City CLU and the United Labor party.

Martin A. Hanly, a grocery salesman, insurance agent, and a superintendent in Jersey City, NJ., was master workman of DA 197 in 1887.

In 1887 George H. McVEY was president of the United Piano Makers' Union and financial secretary of the New York City CLU.

Frank J. Ferrell was a prominent black trade unionist, socialist, and member of the KOL. He worked as a machinist and stationary engineer in New York City into the twentieth century. (Photo)

A. G. Johnson, Jr., possibly Alexander G. Johnson, a New York City paperhanger, represented the Union Industrial League in the New York City CLU in 1887.

Edward King was active during the 1880s in the New York City CLU and was a supporter of both trade unionism and independent political action on the part of the workers.

Matthew Barr was a walking delegate and president of the Tin and Sheet Iron Workers' Union in 1887 and a member of the New York City CLU Board of Trustees in 1886 and 1887.

Everertt Glackin, a printer living in Brooklyn, was president of lnternational Typographiical Union 6 in New York from 1886 to 1888. Active in the New York City CLU, Glackin was involved in the United Labor Party in 1887 and ran against John Swinton for state senator from the Seventh District.

Frederick Haller a leader, a leader of the Cigarmakers' Progressive Union and the NYC CLU, was active in the Henry George mayoralty campaign.

Henry Emerich served as secretary of the International Furniture Workers' Union between 1882 and 1891 and was treasurer of the AFL in 1888 and 1889.

Michael J. Kelly was a New York City shoemaker and master workman in 1889 of KOL DA 91, the Sons and Daughters of St. Crispin.

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