John J. Cone
John Cone | |
|---|---|
| 4th Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus | |
John J. Cone | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Installed | March 2, 1898 |
| Term ended | March 31, 1899 |
| Predecessor | James E. Hayes |
| Successor | Edward L. Hearn |
| Other post(s) | 6th Deputy Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus (1897–1898) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John J. Cone 1858 New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | January 1937 (aged 78–79) United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
John J. Cone (born 1858 – January 1937) was the fourth Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus from 1898 to 1899 and Fire Commissioner of Jersey City, New Jersey.
Cone was a founding member of Jersey City Council #137 of the Knights of Columbus on November 3, 1895. In less than three years he was elected Supreme Knight after Supreme Knight Hayes died suddenly from complications from peritonitis.