The term "Old Stock American" refers to Americans descended from the original settlers of the Thirteen Colonies. These individuals are typically of Northwestern European Protestant ancestry, whose forebears immigrated to British America during the 17th and 18th centuries. The term is used to describe a group with deep historical roots in the United States.
1906: Edward Dempsey elected in Cincinnati
In 1906, Edward Dempsey was elected mayor of Cincinnati, marking one of the last times a Catholic was elected mayor in a leading American city during the dominance of Old Stock Americans.
1962: James Tate elected in Philadelphia
In 1962, James Tate was elected mayor of Philadelphia, marking the final time a Catholic was elected mayor in a leading American city during the dominance of Old Stock Americans.
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