Maurice J. Sullivan

Summary

Maurice Joseph Sullivan (December 7, 1884 – August 9, 1953) was an American politician. He was the 15th and 18th lieutenant governor of Nevada and a U.S. Representative from Nevada. He was a member of the Democratic Party.

Maurice J. Sullivan
Reno Gazette-Journal. November 4, 1942.
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Nevada's At-Large district
In office
January 3, 1943 – January 3, 1945
Preceded byJames G. Scrugham
Succeeded byBerkeley L. Bunker
15th and 18th Lieutenant Governor of Nevada
In office
January 2, 1939 – January 3, 1943
GovernorEdward P. Carville
Preceded byFred S. Alward
Succeeded byVail M. Pittman
In office
January 4, 1915 – January 3, 1927
GovernorEmmet D. Boyle
James G. Scrugham
Preceded byGilbert C. Ross
Succeeded byMorley Griswold
Personal details
Born
Maurice Joseph Sullivan

(1884-12-07)December 7, 1884
San Rafael, California, U.S.
DiedAugust 9, 1953(1953-08-09) (aged 68)
Reno, Nevada, U.S.
Resting placeOur Mothers of Sorrows Cemetery, Reno
Political partyDemocratic
ProfessionAttorney

Biography edit

Sullivan was born in San Rafael, California, on December 7, 1884. He attended the parochial schools of San Rafael, graduated from San Francisco Polytechnic High School, and attended San Francisco's Sacred Heart College. He learned the retail business with the San Francisco firm of Holbrook, Merrill & Stratton.

Business career edit

Sullivan moved to Goldfield, Nevada, in 1906, where he worked as a sales representative and manager for a company that provided hardware and other supplies for gold miners and mining companies. He eventually became the principal owner of the Wood-Sullivan Hardware Company and was an investor in several mining ventures. While living in Goldfield he served on the town board, as president of the local chamber of commerce, and as president of the local volunteer fire department.

Early political career edit

In 1914 he was elected Lieutenant Governor of Nevada and served from 1915 to 1927.

World War I edit

During World War I he was adjutant general of the Nevada National Guard, as well as Nevada's federal disbursing officer and director of the draft.

Legal career and return to politics edit

He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1923 and commenced practice in Carson City.

In 1938 Sullivan was again elected Lieutenant Governor, and he served from 1939 to 1942.

Congress edit

In 1942 Sullivan was elected to the 78th Congress, and he served one term, January 3, 1943 to January 3, 1945. He was an unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1944. After leaving Congress Sullivan resumed practicing law in Reno.

Death and burial edit

Sullivan died in Reno on August 9, 1953. He was buried in Reno's Our Mother of Sorrows (Mater Dolorosa) Cemetery.

References edit

External links edit

  • United States Congress. "Maurice J. Sullivan (id: S001058)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
  • Maurice J. Sullivan at Find a Grave
Political offices
Preceded by
Gilbert C. Ross
Lieutenant Governor of Nevada
1915–1927
Succeeded by
Preceded by Lieutenant Governor of Nevada
1939–1943
Succeeded by
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Nevada's at-large congressional district

1943–1945
Succeeded by