Summary
William Laurence Tierney (August 6, 1876 – April 13, 1958) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Connecticut's 4th congressional district from 1931 to 1933.
William Laurence Tierney | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's 4th district | |
| In office March 4, 1931 – March 3, 1933[1] | |
| Preceded by | Schuyler Merritt |
| Succeeded by | Schuyler Merritt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 6, 1876[1] Norwalk, Connecticut[1] |
| Died | April 13, 1958 (aged 81) Greenwich, Connecticut |
| Resting place | St. Mary's Cemetery[1] |
| Political party | Democratic[1] |
| Residence(s) | Denver, Colorado Greenwich, Connecticut |
| Alma mater | Fordham University (1898)[1] New York Law School (1900)[1] |
| Occupation | lawyer, banker |
Early life edit
Tierney was born in Norwalk, Connecticut, Tierney attended the public schools. He was graduated from Fordham University, New York City, in 1898 and from New York Law School in 1900.
He was admitted to the bar in 1900 and commenced practice in New York City.[1] He moved to Denver, Colorado, in 1905[1] and to Greenwich, Connecticut in 1912,[1] continuing the practice of law. He served as judge of Greenwich court 1912-1914.[1]
Political career edit
Tierney served in the Seventy-second Congress from March 4, 1931 to March 3, 1933. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1932 to the Seventy-third Congress. He resumed the practice of law in Greenwich, Connecticut, and New York City.
He was State counsel for the Home Owners' Loan Corporation in 1934 and 1935.[1] He engaged in banking and the practice of law in Greenwich, Connecticut, until his death there April 13, 1958. He was interred in St. Mary's Cemetery.
External links edit
- United States Congress. "William L. Tierney (id: T000267)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.