Thomas Van Lear

Thomas Van Lear
Van Lear c. 1916
26th Mayor of Minneapolis
In office
January 1, 1917  January 6, 1919
Preceded byWallace G. Nye
Succeeded byJ. E. Meyers
Personal details
Born(1869-04-26)April 26, 1869
Maryland, U.S.
DiedMarch 4, 1931(1931-03-04) (aged 61)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Political partySocialist
ProfessionMachinist, politician

Thomas H. Van Lear (April 26, 1869 March 4, 1931) was an American politician who served as the 28th Mayor of Minneapolis from January 1, 1917 to January 6, 1919. Van Lear was a member of the Socialist Party of America.