Christopher D. Sullivan
Christopher Daniel Sullivan (July 14, 1870 – August 3, 1942) was an American politician from New York who served twelve terms as a United States Congressman.
Christopher Daniel Sullivan | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 13th district | |
| In office March 4, 1917 – January 3, 1941 | |
| Preceded by | George W. Loft |
| Succeeded by | Louis J. Capozzoli |
| Member of the New York Senate from the 11th district | |
| In office January 1, 1909 – November 7, 1916 | |
| Preceded by | Dominick F. Mullaney |
| Succeeded by | Bernard Downing |
| Member of the New York Senate from the 13th district | |
| In office January 1, 1907 – December 31, 1908 | |
| Preceded by | Bernard F. Martin |
| Succeeded by | William J. A. Caffrey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 14, 1870 New York City |
| Died | August 3, 1942 (aged 72) New York City |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Helen Sullivan (1875–1907) |
| Children | Christopher Sullivan Jr (1897), Isabel Sullivan (1899), Helen Sullivan (1902), Estelle Sullivan (1903), Vincent Sullivan (1905–1910) |
| Residence | Manhattan, New York |
| Occupation | Real Estate, State Senator, United States Congressman |
Life
Born in New York City, he attended the public schools, St. James Parochial School, and St. Mary's Academy. Then he engaged in the real-estate business, and entered politics, joining Tammany Hall.
He was a member of the New York State Senate from 1907 to 1916, sitting in the 130th, 131st, 132nd, 133rd, 134th, 135th, 136th, 137th, 138th and 139th New York State Legislatures.
Sullivan was elected as a Democrat to the 65th, 66th, 67th, 68th, 69th, 70th, 71st, 72nd, 73rd, 74th, 75th and 76th United States Congresses, holding office from March 4, 1917 to January 3, 1941. While in the House he was Chairman of the Committee on Expenditures in the Department of Labor (65th Congress). Sullivan did not seek re-election in 1940, and resided in New York City until his death in 1942. He was interred at Calvary Cemetery in Woodside, New York.
State Senator Charles D. Perry (1907–1964) was his nephew. Charles was the son of Christopher's half-brother Henry Charles Perry, known as Harry Perry. (Harry was also involved in New York politics.)
References
- United States Congress. "Christopher D. Sullivan (id: S001051)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
External links
Media related to Christopher D. Sullivan at Wikimedia Commons
| New York State Senate | ||
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| Preceded by Bernard F. Martin |
New York State Senate 13th District 1907–1908 |
Succeeded by William J. A. Caffrey |
| Preceded by Dominick F. Mullaney |
New York State Senate 11th District 1909–1916 |
Succeeded by Bernard Downing |
| U.S. House of Representatives | ||
| Preceded by George W. Loft |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 13th congressional district 1917–1941 |
Succeeded by Louis Capozzoli |
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