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FLYNN (Soundex F450) — See also FLAKNE, FLINN, FLON, FLYNT, LYNN, OFLYNN.

  FLYNN: See also Sabina B. Burke — Barbara Flynn Currie — James Ambrose Gallivan — Flynn Amos Guernsey — Joseph Lawrence Heffernan — Abraham Lincoln Helmick — Jasper McLevy — Thomas N. Sammons — William E. Sheehy — James Flynn Stutesman — Flynn Whitcomb
  Flynn, Mrs. A. P. — of Logansport, Cass County, Ind. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Indiana, 1924, 1932. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, Alice G. — of New Hampshire. Independent candidate for U.S. Representative from New Hampshire 1st District, 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, Anita — of Somersworth, Strafford County, N.H. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Hampshire, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Flynn, Ann D. — of Deal, Monmouth County, N.J.; Long Branch, Monmouth County, N.J. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New Jersey, 1964, 1972; member of New Jersey Republican State Committee, 1976; vice-chair of New Jersey Republican Party, 1976. Female. Still living as of 1976.
  Flynn, Ann Murray — also known as Mrs. W. J. Flynn — of Troy, Rensselaer County, N.Y. Delegate to New York convention to ratify 21st amendment, 1933. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, Anna M. — of New Haven, New Haven County, Conn. Union candidate for Connecticut state house of representatives from New Haven, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, Bernard Joseph (1888-1971) — also known as Bernard J. Flynn — of Baltimore, Md. Born in Baltimore, Md., February 10, 1888. Son of Bernard Flynn and Mary (McGann) Flynn. Lawyer; U.S. Attorney for Maryland, 1934-53. Catholic. Irish ancestry. Member, Knights of Columbus; American Bar Association; Federal Bar Association; American Judicature Society; Ancient Order of Hibernians. Died in September, 1971 (age 83 years, 0 days). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, August 31, 1937, to Teresa Margaret Berger.
  Flynn, Bill — of Dade County (now Miami-Dade County), Fla. Democrat. Member of Florida state house of representatives 117th District; elected 1978. Still living as of 1978.
  Flynn, C. E. — of Pocahontas County, W.Va. Republican. Candidate for West Virginia state house of delegates from Pocahontas County, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, Carl B. — of Michigan. Farmer; candidate for U.S. Representative from Michigan, 1934 (Democratic primary, 6th District), 1946 (Democratic primary, 6th District), 1952 (Republican primary, 6th District), 1976 (Republican primary, 8th District); candidate in Republican primary for Michigan state senate 13th District, 1950. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Campaign slogan (1934): "Send a Farmer to Congress."
  Flynn, Cornelius — of New York, New York County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from New York County 1st District, 1863. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, D. L. — of Medford, Jackson County, Ore. Mayor of Medford, Ore., 1953-54. Still living as of 1954.
  Flynn, Dan (born c.1943) — of Austin, Travis County, Tex.; Van, Van Zandt County, Tex. Born about 1943. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2004, 2008. Still living as of 2008.
  Flynn, Daniel (b. 1907) — of Manhattan, New York County, N.Y. Born in Mechanicville, Saratoga County, N.Y., March 8, 1907. Democrat. Lawyer; member of New York state assembly, 1934-46 (New York County 22nd District 1934-44, New York County 13th District 1945-46); candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 21st District, 1946. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, December 30, 1933, to Mary Kelly.
  Flynn, Daniel C. — of West Hartford, Hartford County, Conn. Republican. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from West Hartford; elected 1948. Still living as of 1948.
  Flynn, David L. — of Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Mass. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1980. Still living as of 1980.
  Flynn, Dennis Thomas (1861-1939) — also known as Dennis T. Flynn — of Kiowa, Barber County, Kan.; Guthrie, Logan County, Okla.; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Okla. Born in Phoenixville, Chester County, Pa., February 13, 1861. Son of Dennis T. Flynn and Margaret (Clancy) Flynn. Republican. Lawyer; member of Republican National Committee from Oklahoma, 1890-92; Delegate to U.S. Congress from Oklahoma Territory, 1893-97, 1899-1903; defeated, 1890, 1896; delegate to Republican National Convention from Oklahoma, 1908. Catholic. Died in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Okla., June 19, 1939 (age 78 years, 126 days). Interment at Fairlawn Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Okla.
  Relatives: Married 1887 to Addie M. Blanton.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Flynn, Edward H. — of Spencer, Roane County, W.Va. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from West Virginia, 1900. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, Mrs. Edward J. See Helen J. Flynn
  Flynn, Edward J. (1891-1953) — of Bronx, Bronx County, N.Y. Born in New York, New York County (part now in Bronx, Bronx County), N.Y., September 22, 1891. Son of Henry T. Flynn and Sarah (Mallon) Flynn. Democrat. Lawyer; law partner of Monroe Goldwater; member of New York state assembly from Bronx County 2nd District, 1918-21; Bronx County Sheriff, 1922-25; chair of Bronx County Democratic Party, 1922-40; delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1924, 1928, 1932, 1936, 1940, 1944, 1948, 1952; New York City Chamberlain, 1926-28; secretary of state of New York, 1929-39; member of New York Democratic State Committee, 1930; Presidential Elector for New York, 1932; delegate to New York convention to ratify 21st amendment, 1933; Chairman of Democratic National Committee, 1940-43; leader of Bronx County Democratic Party, 1941-53; member of Democratic National Committee from New York, 1944-45. Catholic. Irish ancestry. Died, probably from a heart ailment, in St. Vincent's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland, August 18, 1953 (age 61 years, 330 days). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Son of Henry T. Flynn and Sarah (Mallon) Flynn; brother of John H. Flynn; married, June 15, 1927, to Helen Margaret Jones. See Flynn family of New York.
  See also Wikipedia article
  Flynn, Edward L. — of Framingham, Middlesex County, Mass. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1940, 1944. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, Elaine M. — of Old Bridge, Middlesex County, N.J. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1988 (alternate), 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Flynn, Elizabeth Gurley (1890-1964) — also known as "Rebel Girl" — of New York. Born in Concord, Merrimack County, N.H., August 7, 1890. Communist. Speaker and organizer for the Industrial Workers of the World ("Wobblies") in 1906-16; one of the founders of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), which later expelled her for being a Communist; candidate for U.S. Representative from New York, 1942 (at-large), 1954 (24th District); convicted under the anti-Communist Smith Act, and sentenced to three years in prison; released in 1957; became National Chair of the Communist Party U.S.A. in 1961. Female. Irish ancestry. Member, American Civil Liberties Union; Industrial Workers of the World. Died in Russia, September 5, 1964 (age 74 years, 29 days). Interment at Forest Home Cemetery, Forest Park, Ill.
  See also Wikipedia article — Find-A-Grave memorial
  Flynn, Errol (born c.1948) — of Honesdale, Wayne County, Pa. Born about 1948. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2004. Still living as of 2004.
  Flynn, Felix H. H. (1881-1953) — of Cadillac, Wexford County, Mich. Born in Ionia, Ionia County, Mich., May 4, 1881. Republican. Wexford County Clerk, 1909-24; automobile dealer; delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan, 1924; member of Michigan Republican State Central Committee, 1927; mayor of Cadillac, Mich., 1928-33; appointed 1928; member of Michigan state senate 27th District, 1933-40, 1951-53; defeated in primary, 1948; died in office 1953; candidate in primary for Lieutenant Governor of Michigan, 1940; candidate for Michigan state treasurer, 1940. Catholic. German and Irish ancestry. Member, Elks; Maccabees. Died in 1953 (age about 72 years). Interment at Maple Hill Cemetery, Cadillac, Mich.
  Flynn, Frank — of Gladwin, Gladwin County, Mich. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 1952; candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1952. Still living as of 1952.
  Flynn, Frank — of Luzerne County, Pa. Republican. Candidate for Pennsylvania state senate 21st District, 1956. Still living as of 1956.
  Flynn, Frank Earl (1883-1965) — also known as Frank E. Flynn — of Forsyth, Rosebud County, Mont.; White Salmon, Klickitat County, Wash.; Aberdeen, Brown County, S.Dak.; Prescott, Yavapai County, Ariz.; Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Born in Lake City, Wabasha County, Minn., June 24, 1883. Son of Robert Flynn and Joan (Fitzgerald) Flynn. Democrat. Lawyer; served in the U.S. Army during World War I; Yavapai County Attorney, 1931-32; U.S. Attorney for Arizona, 1935-53. Catholic. Member, American Legion; Forty and Eight; Knights of Columbus; Elks. Died in September, 1965 (age 82 years, 0 days). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, November 26, 1920, to Laura Maxwell.
  Flynn, Fred H. — of Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1916. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, George B. — of Baltimore, Md. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Maryland, 1908. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, George D., Jr. — of Providence, Providence County, R.I. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Rhode Island, 1952 (alternate), 1956. Still living as of 1956.
  Flynn, Gerald Thomas (1910-1990) — also known as Gerald T. Flynn — of Racine, Racine County, Wis. Born near Racine, Racine County, Wis., October 7, 1910. Democrat. Lawyer; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Wisconsin, 1948, 1952; member of Wisconsin state senate 21st District, 1951-53; U.S. Representative from Wisconsin 1st District, 1959-61; defeated, 1956, 1960, 1962. Catholic. Member, Elks; Eagles. Died in Racine, Racine County, Wis., May 14, 1990 (age 79 years, 219 days). Burial location unknown.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Flynn, Helen J. — also known as Helen Margaret Jones; Mrs. Edward J. Flynn — of Bronx, Bronx County, N.Y. Daughter of William Jones. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1956; candidate for Presidential Elector for New York, 1956. Female. Catholic. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, June 15, 1927, to Edward J. Flynn. See Flynn family of New York.
  Flynn, Ignatius — of New York, New York County, N.Y. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1864. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, J. G. — of Bisbee, Cochise County, Ariz. Delegate to Arizona convention to ratify 21st amendment, 1933. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, J. Leo — of San Fernando, Los Angeles County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1948. Still living as of 1948.
  Flynn, J. Taylor — of Connecticut. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Connecticut, 1904. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, J. W. — of Preston County, W.Va. Member of West Virginia state senate 14th District, 1909-12. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, James C. — of Cadillac, Wexford County, Mich. Candidate for mayor of Cadillac, Mich., 1925. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, James D. — of Champaign, Champaign County, Ill. Mayor of Champaign, Ill., 1936-41. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, James E. — of Delaware. Republican. Candidate for Delaware state house of representatives 14th District, 1998. Still living as of 1998.
  Flynn, James J. — of California. Member of California state assembly 12th District, 1883-85. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, James J., Jr. (1910-1983) — also known as Jay Flynn — of Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, N.J. Born in 1910. Democrat. Funeral director; mayor of Perth Amboy, N.J., 1950-70; delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1956, 1964. Died in 1983 (age about 73 years). Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, James T. — of West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wis. Democrat. Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin, 1983-87. Still living as of 1987.
  Flynn, James W. (d. 1933) — of Bethlehem, Litchfield County, Conn. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Bethlehem, 1921. Died May 21, 1933. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, James W. — of Preston County, W.Va. Member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Preston County, 1921-22. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, Jay See James J. Flynn, Jr.
  Flynn, Jeffery — of Fridley, Anoka County, Minn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 2008. Still living as of 2008.
  Flynn, John — of Hancock, Houghton County, Mich. Citizens candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1984. Still living as of 1984.
  Flynn, John E. — of Yonkers, Westchester County, N.Y. Republican. Mayor of Yonkers, N.Y., 1962-65; member of New York state senate 35th District, 1967-68. Still living as of 1968.
  Flynn, John E. — of Manhattan, New York County, N.Y. Justice of New York Supreme Court 1st District, 1968. Still living as of 1968.
  Flynn, John F. — of East Windsor, Hartford County, Conn. Democrat. Candidate for Connecticut state house of representatives from East Windsor, 1906, 1930. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, John H. (born c.1879) — of Glen Cove, Nassau County, Long Island, N.Y.; Southold, Suffolk County, Long Island, N.Y. Born in Flushing, Queens, Queens County, N.Y., about 1879. Democrat. Contractor; real estate and insurance business; appraiser; candidate for mayor of Glen Cove, N.Y., 1905; U.S. Appraiser of Customs at New York, 1942-53. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Brother of Edward J. Flynn. See Flynn family of New York.
  Flynn, John L. — of Bronx, Bronx County, N.Y. Democrat. Justice of New York Supreme Court 1st District, 1956-58. Still living as of 1958.
  Flynn, John M. — of Apponaug, Warwick, Kent County, R.I. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 1936. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, John M. — of Massachusetts. Democrat. Worcester County Sheriff; Presidential Elector for Massachusetts, 2000. Still living as of 2000.
  Flynn, John T. — of Bellaire, Belmont County, Ohio. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1924. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, Joseph A. — of Boston, Suffolk County, Mass.; Lawrence, Essex County, Mass. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1924, 1940. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, Joseph C. H. — of Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y. Republican. Lawyer; member of New York state assembly from Kings County 5th District, 1924; candidate for New York state senate 7th District, 1924; delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1932. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, Joseph J. — of Lawrence, Essex County, Mass. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Massachusetts 5th District, 1898, 1900, 1906, 1908; alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1912. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, Joseph P. — of Monroe County, N.Y. Democrat. Candidate for New York state senate 46th District, 1942. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, Joseph P. — of Maryland. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Maryland, 2000. Still living as of 2000.
  Flynn, Joseph T. — of Manhattan, New York County, N.Y. Democrat. Member of New York state assembly from New York County 10th District, 1923; defeated, 1923. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, Joseph Vincent (1883-1940) — also known as Joseph V. Flynn — of Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y. Born in Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y., September 2, 1883. Democrat. Lawyer; U.S. Representative from New York 3rd District, 1915-19. Died in Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y., February 6, 1940 (age 56 years, 157 days). Interment at Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, Queens, N.Y.
  Relatives: Married to Sadie V. Dowling.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Flynn, Josh — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2004, 2008. Still living as of 2008.
  Flynn, Kathleen — of Bronson, Branch County, Mich. Democrat. Member of Michigan Democratic State Central Committee, 1961. Female. Still living as of 1961.
  Flynn, Kelly — Republican. Member of Montana state house of representatives 68th District; elected 2010. Still living as of 2010.
  Flynn, Len — of New Jersey. Libertarian. Candidate for U.S. Representative from New Jersey 13th District, 1992. Still living as of 1992.
  Flynn, Leo See J. Leo Flynn
  Flynn, Leo P. — of Milbank, Grant County, S.Dak. Democrat. U.S. Attorney for South Dakota, 1947-53; alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from South Dakota, 1956. Still living as of 1956.
  Flynn, Louis W. — of Warehouse Point, East Windsor, Hartford County, Conn. Democrat. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from East Windsor, 1937-40. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, M. — of Champaign, Champaign County, Ill. Mayor of Champaign, Ill., 1942-43. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, Margo — of Wenatchee, Chelan County, Wash. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Washington, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Flynn, Mary — of Stockbridge, Berkshire County, Mass. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Flynn, Mary E. — of Southington, Hartford County, Conn. Democrat. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Southington; elected 1946, 1948. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, Matthew J. — Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Wisconsin 9th District, 1978. Still living as of 1978.
  Flynn, Maurice B. — of Kings County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Kings County 7th District, 1878-79. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, Michael J. — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1932 (alternate), 1936, 1940, 1948. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, Olney F. — of Tulsa, Tulsa County, Okla. Republican. Mayor of Tulsa, Okla., 1944-46; candidate for Governor of Oklahoma, 1946. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, Patrick G. — of Michigan. Democrat. Candidate for Michigan state house of representatives 105th District, 1974, 1976. Still living as of 1976.
  Flynn, Patrick J. — of Ulster County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Ulster County 1st District, 1869-70. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, Paul A. — of Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, Ralph — of San Mateo, San Mateo County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Still living as of 1988.
  Flynn, Raymond Leo (b. 1939) — also known as Raymond L. Flynn — of Boston, Suffolk County, Mass. Born in South Boston, Boston, Suffolk County, Mass., July 22, 1939. Democrat. Member of Massachusetts state house of representatives, 1971-79; mayor of Boston, Mass., 1984-93; speaker, Democratic National Convention, 1988 ; U.S. Ambassador to Vatican, 1993-97; candidate in primary for U.S. Representative from Massachusetts 8th District, 1998. Catholic. Still living as of 2009.
  See also Wikipedia article — Internet Movie Database profile
  Flynn, Richard — of Dover, Strafford County, N.H. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from New Hampshire, 2004. Still living as of 2004.
  Flynn, Rick — of Sterling Heights, Macomb County, Mich. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 2000, 2004. Still living as of 2004.
  Flynn, Robert Douglas — of Kentucky. Republican. Candidate for Kentucky state house of representatives 76th District, 1973. Still living as of 1973.
  Flynn, Robert E. — of New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1964. Still living as of 1964.
  Flynn, Robert J. — of Huntington, Suffolk County, Long Island, N.Y. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1964. Still living as of 1964.
  Flynn, Taylor See J. Taylor Flynn
  Flynn, Thomas — of Passaic County, N.J. Member of New Jersey state house of assembly from Passaic County, 1882-85, 1892-94. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, Thomas — of Bronx, Bronx County, N.Y. Socialist. Candidate for New York state assembly from Bronx County 1st District, 1919. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, Thomas — of Rockaway Beach, Queens, Queens County, N.Y. Member of New York American Labor Party Executive Committee, 1945. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, Thomas — of Bronson, Branch County, Mich. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 1964. Still living as of 1964.
  Flynn, Thomas A. — U.S. Attorney for Arizona, 1914-22. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, Thomas H. — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania, 1916. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, Thomas J., Jr. — of Jennings, St. Louis County, Mo. Mayor of Jennings, Mo., 1973. Still living as of 1973.
  Flynn, Thomas O'Brien — of Wheeling, Ohio County, W.Va. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from West Virginia, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, Tom — of Clarksburg, Harrison County, W.Va. Mayor of Clarksburg, W.Va., 1996. Still living as of 1996.
  Flynn, Virginia A. — of New Jersey. Independent candidate for U.S. Representative from New Jersey 12th District, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Flynn, Mrs. W. J. See Ann Murray Flynn
  Flynn, Walter F. — of Ridgewood, Bergen County, N.J. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1932. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Flynn, William E. — of Madison Township, Middlesex County, N.J. Democrat. Member of New Jersey state house of assembly 12th District; elected 1975. Still living as of 1976.
  Flynn, William J. — of Concord, Merrimack County, N.H. Delegate to New Hampshire state constitutional convention from Concord 3rd Ward, 1948. Still living as of 1948.
  Flynn, William Smith (1885-1966) — also known as William S. Flynn — of Providence, Providence County, R.I. Born in Providence, Providence County, R.I., August 14, 1885. Democrat. Member of Rhode Island state house of representatives, 1912-14, 1917-22; Governor of Rhode Island, 1923-25; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 1924, 1928, 1932, 1936, 1940 (alternate); candidate for U.S. Senator from Rhode Island, 1924; delegate to Rhode Island state constitutional convention, 1933; Presidential Elector for Rhode Island, 1940. Catholic. Member, American Bar Association; Friendly Sons of St. Patrick; Knights of Columbus; Elks. Died April 6, 1966 (age 80 years, 235 days). Burial location unknown.
  See also National Governors Association biography



 

 


 
   
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