John McGinty

(The Strand Magazine, february 1915)

Fictional character.

In the Sherlock Holmes stories

aka "Boss McGinty"
aka "Black Jack McGinty"

• John McGinty was the powerful Bodymaster of the Lodge 341, Vermissa (The Scowrers) and the feared political boss behind McGinty's saloon (VALL 2052).

• He was also described as a public official, a municipal councillor, and a commissioner for roads elected to the office through the votes of the ruffians who in turn expected to receive favours at his hands (VALL 2429).

• He was a black-maned giant, bearded to the cheek-bones, and with a shock of raven hair which fell to his collar (VALL 2436).

• He met his fate upon the scaffold, cringing and whining when the last hour came (VALL 4055).

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