William J. Tully
William John Tully (October 1, 1870 in Corning, Steuben County, New York – August 22, 1930) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Life
He was the son of Joseph J. Tully and Sarah (Byers) Tully. He attended Corning Free Academy, Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute and Columbia College. He graduated LL.B. from New York Law School, was admitted to the bar, and practiced in Corning. On October 5, 1898, he married Clara Mabel Houghton (1870–1958), and they had three daughters, among them philanthropist Alice Tully (1902–1991).
Tully was a member of the New York State Senate from 1905 to 1908, sitting in the 128th, 129th (both 41st D.), 130th and 131st New York State Legislatures (both 43rd D.). Afterwards he was General Counsel of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company in New York City.
He died on August 22, 1930, while driving in an automobile from his home in Locust Valley, Nassau County, New York, to New York City; and was buried at the Locust Valley Cemetery.
See also
Sources
- Official New York from Cleveland to Hughes by Charles Elliott Fitch (Hurd Publishing Co., New York and Buffalo, 1911, Vol. IV; pg. 365f)
- WILLIAM J. TULLY DIES RIDING TO CITY in NYT on August 23, 1930 (subscription required)
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| New York State Senate | ||
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| Preceded by Franklin D. Sherwood |
New York State Senate 41st District 1905–1906 |
Succeeded by Benjamin M. Wilcox |
| Preceded by Merton E. Lewis |
New York State Senate 43rd District 1907–1908 |
Succeeded by Frank C. Platt |